Dr. Ralph W Webb MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
1249 15th St Suite 3000 Huntington WV, 25701About
Dr. Ralph Webb is a rheumatologist practicing in Huntington, WV. Dr. Webb 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. Webb 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
Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1984
West Virginia University School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
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