Dr. Thomas Matthew Kovaleski M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
10001 Lile Dr Little Rock AR, 72205About
Dr. Thomas Kovaleski is a rheumatologist practicing in Little Rock, AR. Dr. Kovaleski 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. Kovaleski 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi MD 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology- 1980
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Uveitis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Lupus
- Pain
Fellowships
- Indiana University Medical Center - Indianapolis, IN Rheumatology 1982
Experience & Accolades
- MD1982 - 1990Little Rock Diagnostic Clinicrheumatologist
- MD1991 - 2009Arkansas Arthiritis Clinicrheumatologist
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