Shivani Purohit Mehta, MD, FACR
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
327 Ny-59, Airmont NJ, 10952About
Dr. Shivani Purohit is a rheumatologist practicing in Airmont, NJ. Dr. Purohit 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. Purohit 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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