Dr. Josna Haritha, MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
800 Biesterfield Rd Suite 4003 Elk Grove Village IL, 60007About
Dr. Josna Haritha is a rheumatologist practicing in Elk Grove Village, IL. Dr. Haritha 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. Haritha 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
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine Medical Degree 2013
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
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Fellowships
- University of Chicago Rheumatology
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Rheumatology
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Get to know Rheumatologist Dr. Josna Haritha, who serves patients throughout the state of Illinois.
Dr. Haritha is an Illinois-based rheumatologist. In collaboration with Amita Health and Advocate Health Care, she is affiliated with AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center Elk Grove Village, AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates, and Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital.
A 2013 graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, Dr. Haritha went on to perform her residency in internal medicine at VCU Medical Center in 2016. This was followed by a fellowship in rheumatology at the University of Chicago.
Subsequent to her education, she attained board certification in rheumatology and internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Rheumatology is a branch of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases. Physicians who have undergone formal training in rheumatology are called rheumatologists. Rheumatologists treat arthritis, autoimmune diseases and osteoporosis. There are more than 200 types of these diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, lupus, back pain, osteoporosis, and tendonitis.
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