Dr. Safwan H Sakr MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
310 Buttercup Dr Suite C Mountain Home AR, 72653About
Dr. Safwan Sakr is a rheumatologist practicing in Mountain Home, AR. Dr. Sakr 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. Sakr 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 Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria MD 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- 2003
Provider Details
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Pain
Fellowships
- University of Vienna, Cental Teaching Hospital - Vienna, Austria Noninvasive Cardiology 1987
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences - Little Rock, AR Rheumatology 2003
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