Dr. Antonio A Achkar MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
3500 5th Ave 4th Floor Pittsburgh PA, 15213About
Dr. Antonio Achkar is a rheumatologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Achkar 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. Achkar 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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Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The use of clinical characteristics to predict the results of temporal artery biopsy among patients with suspected giant cell arteritis.
- Giant cell arteritis involving the facial artery.
- How does previous corticosteroid treatment affect the biopsy findings in giant cell (temporal) arteritis?
- Effect of previous corticosteroid treatment on temporal artery biopsy results.
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