Dr. Susan Kroop MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
3601 Tvc Nashville TN, 37232About
Dr. Susan Kroop is a rheumatologist practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Kroop 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. Kroop 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
Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University 1982
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology- 1988
Provider Details
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Scleroderma
- Pain
- Tendonitis
Fellowships
- Massachusetts General Hospital 1988
- Mass General Hospital, Fellow:Rheumatology 1985
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