Dr. Bruce E Goeckeritz MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
110 East Medical Lane Suite 235 West Columbia SC, 29169About
Dr. Bruce Goeckeritz is a rheumatologist practicing in West Columbia, SC. Dr. Goeckeritz 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. Goeckeritz 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
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1988
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Arthritis
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Uveitis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Lupus
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Sarcoidosis
- Pain
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
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- Dr. Robert E Boyd MD3 Richland Medical Park Columbia SC 29203
- Dr. Fernando Xavier Castro MD146 E HOSPITAL DR WEST COLUMBIA SC 29169
- Dr. Frederick Andoy Talip M.D.146 E Hospital Dr West Columbia SC 29169
- Dr. Kathleen P Flint MD1711 Saint Julian Pl Columbia SC 29204
- Dr. James Wilks Fant M.D.2 Medical Park Rd Columbia SC 29203