Dr. Rafael F Rivas-chacon M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
3200 Sw 60th Ct Suite 105 Miami FL, 33155About
Dr. Rafael Rivas-chacon is a rheumatologist practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Rivas-chacon 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. Rivas-chacon 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
Universidad de El Salvador Facultad de Medicina 1980
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Uveitis
- Back Pain
- Frozen Shoulder
- Lupus
- Scleroderma
- Pain
- Dermatomyositis
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