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Beth Anne Biggee, M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
45 Main Street 4th Floor Hudson MA, 01745About
Dr. Biggee is a practicing healthcare wellness consultant for Synergy Wellness Center in Hudson, MA. With twenty years of experience in Rheumatology she has special interest in helping those with autoimmune, inflammatory, gut, and musculoskeletal issues achieve wellness and optimal health. With certification in Integrative, Lifestyle, and Ayurvedic practices she brings a human- centered approach to wellness, rather than focusing solely on diseases. See www.bethbiggee.md.com for more information.
Education and Training
State University of New York H MD 1999
Board Certification
Rheumatology (Internal Medicine)
Integrative Medicine (Physician Specialties)
Provider Details
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Beth Anne Biggee, M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Anything I can do for ankylosing spondylitis?
I do think physical therapy is appropriate and very helpful for ankylosing spondylitis but this should be managed with a Rheumatologist. READ MORE
Can degenerative arthritis in the knees, hips, and lower back cause degenerative arthritis in the shoulders and neck?
It most certainly can affect these areas as well but seeing a Rheumatologist may help determine what type you have. Degenerative arthritis is the most common type but there are others. READ MORE
Is this a type of arthritis?
Yes, this is an inflammatory type of arthritis which should be managed with your primary care and a Rheumatologist. READ MORE
Can you get rheumatoid arthritis in the upper spine?
Rheumatoid arthritis can only affect cervical vertebrae 1 and 2 no other vetebrae area. There are other forms of arthritis that can affect this area like degenerative disease with scoliosis psoriatic arthritis ankylosing spondyltiits disc disease so would discuss with primary and need for spine evaluation or rheumatologist. READ MORE
How can you tell if you are in remission?
Rheumatoid arthritis can go into remission usually on appropriate medications and your rheumatology provider can determine this by assessing your history exam and blood work. There are some scores like a RAPID 3 CDAI or DAS score that rheumatologist calculate to make sure you are in remission based on your current symptoms exam and labs. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Associate Clinical Associate, Medicine, Tufts University, School of Medicine, MA 2011 - 2013
- Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, affiliate of Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons 2006 - 2010
Awards
- Continental Who’s Who Induction Membership 2022 Continental Whos Who
- Top Doctor Award in Integrative Rheumatology 2021 Top Doctors
- Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award, NIH 2003 NIH , Tufts- NEMC
- Oliver Smith Award 2003 Tufts-NEMC
- American Medical Women’s Assoc. Glasgow Memorial Award 1999 syracuse SUNY medical school
- Medical Alumni Association Academic Achievement Award- 1999 syracuse SUNY medical school
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 1997 Alpha Omega Alpha
- Castle Connelly Top Doctor 2024 Castle Connelly
- Northshore Top Doctor 2024 Northshore Magazine
- Castle Connelly Top Doctor 2023 Castle Connelly
Professional Memberships
- Diplomate, American Board of Lifestyle Medicine- Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician
- Diplomate, American Board of Integrative Medicine ABOIM, AAPS
- Helms Medical Institute- Comprehensive Auricular Acupuncture Certificate
- Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine, ABIM Rheumatology Subspecialty Boards
- Arthritis Foundation
- American College of Rheumatology
Internships
- Yale New Haven Hospital
Fellowships
- Tufts New England Medical Center2005Rheumatology / Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona2021
Professional Society Memberships
- The American Board of Lifestyle Medicine The American Medical Association The RheumPAC-Political Action Committee The United Rheumatology Organization The American College of Rheumatology The Arthritis Foundation The Massachusetts Medical Society The New Hampshire Medical Society
Beth Anne Biggee, M.D.'s Practice location
Synergy Wellness Center
45 Main Street 4th Floor -Hudson, MA 01745Get Direction
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