Dr. Richard Jones, PhD, MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
100 Towncenter Blvd Suite 112 Tuscaloosa AL, 35406About
Dr. Richard Jones is a rheumatologist practicing in Tuscaloosa, AL. Dr. Jones 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. Jones treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Provider Details
Dr. Richard Jones, PhD, MD's Practice location
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406Get Direction
Dr. Richard Jones, PhD, MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Jones
Recommended Articles
- Lupus and its Relations to Ancestry
We all carry a part of people within us who came to life much before us. We are genetic continuity of our ancestors. And we get some good and some unwanted genes from our ancestors. These unwanted genes make our body prone to certain diseases, we call them familial or genetic diseases. Family...
- How Can Arthritis Affect Your Quality of Life?
Arthritis is a very common medical condition often associated with aching bones and commonly found among older adults. In layman’s terms, arthritis is referred to in a very generic context. However, medically, arthritis is a much deeper condition. Technically speaking, arthritis is not a disease...
- Should People with Rheumatoid Arthritis Avoid the Shingles Vaccine?
As with any chronic disease, patients with arthritis are often taking many medications at once to manage their condition. These medications can of course interact with one another, so being cautious and talking with a provider before taking anything new is always important. What about vaccinations?...
- How to Explain Lupus Using "The Spoon Theory"
Last year, lupus was brought into focus once again after singer Selena Gomez announced that she had it. It was a blessing in disguise because if it weren't for her, a lot of people wouldn't even know that this illness even existed.Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is the most common form of lupus....
- Is Asthma More Difficult to Control in Fibromyalgia Patients?
For those who have fibromyalgia, there are various symptoms that will be experienced. Recent studies show that having other underlying conditions, such as asthma, is one of them. What does asthma have to do with fibromyalgia and how does this chronic illness affect your breathing?Studies have shown...
- Understanding the Causes of Fibromyalgia
The exact cause of fibromyalgia is a medical mystery; however, research on this condition and pain and sensory processing is being monitored to discover how fibromyalgia develops and impacts the body. For now, research has identified several risk factors that predispose an individual for developing...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Ray Harvey Mclaughlin M.D.100 Towncenter Blvd Tuscaloosa AL 35406
- Dr. Donna Kay Maneice M.D.100 Towncenter Blvd Tuscaloosa AL 35406
- Dr. Archana Jain M.D.850 5th Avenue East Tuscaloosa AL 35401
- Dr. Marcus Garvey Wilson MD100 Towncenter Blvd Tuscaloosa AL 35406
- Dr. Karin Vivian Straaton MD100 Towncenter Blvd Tuscaloosa AL 35406