Dr. Edward Samuel Leib M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
111 Colchester Ave East Pavilion Level Burlington VT, 05401Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Edward Leib is a rheumatologist practicing in Burlington, VT. Dr. Leib 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. Leib 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
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1971
University of Michigan Medical School 1971
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Factors related to the use of bone densitometry: survey responses of 494 primary care physicians in New England.
- Treatment of low bone mass in premenopausal women: when may it be appropriate?
- Cross-calibration and minimum precision standards for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry: the 2005 ISCD Official Positions.
- Utility of spine bone mineral density in fracture prediction within FRAX.
- Bone status in glucocorticoid-treated men and women.
- Effects of low dose corticosteroids on the bone mineral density of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
- Calcium and vitamin D3 supplementation prevents bone loss in the spine secondary to low-dose corticosteroids in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
- Effects of low dose methotrexate on the bone mineral density of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Treatments
- Osteoporosis
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