Dr. James G Gitlin MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
17822 Beach Blvd Suite 300 Huntington Beach CA, 92647About
Dr. James Gitlin is a rheumatologist practicing in Huntington Beach, CA. Dr. Gitlin 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. Gitlin treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
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University of Arkansas College of Medicine,Little Rock, Ar, United States 1967
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