Dr. Ashima Malik MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
832 Princeton Ave Sw Birmingham AL, 35211About
Dr. Ashima Malik is a rheumatologist practicing in Birmingham, AL. Dr. Malik 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. Malik 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
Butler University in Indianapolis 2006
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Osteoporosis
- Trigger Finger
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Tendonitis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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