
Dr. Joel Edward Rutstein M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
3 Chelsea Grn San Antonio TX, 78257About
Dr. Joel Rutstein is a rheumatologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Rutstein 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. Rutstein treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
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Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1971
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Pendleton Brewster Wickersham M.D.4511 Horizon Hill Boulevard San Antonio Texas 78229
- Dr. Erin K. Snell MD4502 Medical Dr San Antonio TX 78229
- Dr. Kristin L Bussey-smith MD19260 Stone Oak Pkwy San Antonio TX 78258
- Dr. Gregory Thomas Austad MD2200 Bergquist Dr Lackland TX 78236
- Dr. Luis Ricardo Zuniga-montes M.D.4511 Horizon Hill Blvd. San Antonio TX 78229
- Dr. Kevin J Kempf MD3903 Wiseman Suite 221 San Antonio, TX 778251 San Antonio TX 78251
Nearest Hospitals
SOUTH TEXAS SPINE AND SURGICAL HOSPITALl
18600 NORTH HARDY OAK BLVD SAN ANTONIO TX 78258