Dr. Shawn B Baca MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
5162 Linton Blvd Suite 101 Delray Beach FL, 33484About
Dr. Shawn Baca is a rheumatologist practicing in Delray Beach, FL. Dr. Baca 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. Baca 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
University of New Mexico School of Medicine 1987
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Treatments
- Osteoporosis
- Trigger Finger
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pain
- Tendonitis
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