Dr. Erick Bournigal MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
1111 Glynco Pkwy Suite 30 Brunswick GA, 31525About
Dr. Erick Bournigal is a rheumatologist practicing in Brunswick, GA. Dr. Bournigal 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. Bournigal 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
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1985
Ohio State University College of Medicine And Public Health,Columbus, Ohio, United States 1985
Ohio State University College of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis
- Lupus
- Pain
- Tendonitis
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- Dr. Richard Neal Boswell MD1111 Glynco Pkwy Brunswick GA 31525