Dr. Alexander Paschal Ruggieri M.D.
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
1130 S Flower St 219 Los Angeles CA, 90015About
Dr. Alexander Ruggieri is a rheumatologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Ruggieri 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. Ruggieri 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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Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Neuropsychiatric lupus: nomenclature, classification, criteria, and other confusional states.
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- Considering patient preferences when selecting anti-tumor necrosis factor therapeutic options.
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