Dr. Margaret R Wilkes MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
1050 Nw 15th St Suite 212a Boca Raton FL, 33486About
Dr. Margaret Wilkes is a rheumatologist practicing in Boca Raton, FL. Dr. Wilkes specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Wilkes treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Lupus
- Pain
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