Dr. Shalene Badhan, MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
3201 S. Austin Ave 325 Georgetown Texas, 78626About
Internationally recognized and fellowship-trained in Rheumatology, Dr. Shalene Badhan is a physician with over a decade of expertise in the field. With academic roots at the University of California, Davis, and extensive training, including a fellowship at Ohio State University, Dr. Badhan brings cutting-edge techniques like musculoskeletal ultrasounds to her practice.
Specializing in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and psoriatic arthritis, vasculitis, myositis, sjogren syndrome, spondyloarthritis, osteoporosis, gout and many more, Dr. Badhan is not only an expert but also a patient advocate. A member of esteemed medical associations, including the American College of Rheumatology, she combines expertise with compassion. Beyond medicine, she enjoys diverse cuisines, cooking, gardening, and outdoor adventures with family and friends. Join Dr. Shalene Badhan on the path to better health through personalized Rheumatological care.
Board Certification
Rheumatology (Internal Medicine)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Dr. Shalene Badhan, MD's Expert Contributions
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Your labs suggest inflammation which can happen from infection or autoimmune disease. High ASO indicates, you probabaly had a recent strep infection. Infections can increase inflammation markers and in some patients can lead to reactive arthritis. READ MORE
Is this a sore caused by lupus or sjögren's
You should be evaluated by a rheumatologist regardless of test results. Sometimes skin biopsy is needed to make the right diagnosis. READ MORE
How to Treat Knee Gout?
If you have crohn's disease, then indocin is not the best drug to treat gout flare as indocin can cause a crohn's flare. I suggest you speak with your doctor or see a rheumatologist to determine the right treatment plan. READ MORE
Gout
never stop Allopurinol during a gout attack. You should continue to take alopurinol. See your doctor for treatment of acute flare and when that subsides, you may need to increase the dose of allopurinol to prevent further gout attacks from occuring. Always consult with your doctor before starting or stopping any medications., READ MORE
Autoimmune
Raynaud's phenomenon can occur in patients with or without autoimmune dieases. Wait until your appointment with the rheumatologist who will determine if you have an underlying connective tissue diease or not. A blood test is not enough to make that diagnosis. For treatment and symptom relief I recommend conservative measures such as avoiding extremes in temperature. ( Avoid Abrupt change in temperature. ) If it iscold outside, wear gloves before you step out. Wear shoes with socks if toes are affected. Avoid stimulants such as caffeine which can worsen raynaud's phenomenon. Other then that, your doctor will assess you to determine if you need medication. READ MORE
My immunoglobulin G subclass 4 level was high at 148 - what does this mean?
You need to see a rheumatologits to determine whether you have IGG4 related autoimmune disease. READ MORE
Sexual Contact get Lupus?
Lupus is not a sexually transmitted disease. It is an autoimmune disease and not transmitted to anyone by any contact. READ MORE
Severe foot pain
All small joints especially in feet and hands are commonly affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Im hoping your treatment will help your symptoms. READ MORE
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Professional Memberships
- American Medical Association
- American College of Rheumatology
- The International Association of HealthCare Professionals
- Women in Medicine
- AWIR
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