Dr. Richard H Kim DO
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
2580 Haymaker Rd Suite 302 Monroeville PA, 15146About
Dr. Richard Kim is a rheumatologist practicing in Monroeville, PA. Dr. Kim 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. Kim 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
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 2000
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Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Lupus
- Pain
- Tendonitis
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