Dr. James N Dreyfus MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
761 45th Ave Ste103 Munster IN, 46321About
Dr. James Dreyfus is a rheumatologist practicing in Munster, IN. Dr. Dreyfus 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. Dreyfus 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
Yale Univ Sch of Med, New Haven Ct 1978
Yale School of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Immunodeficiency
- Lupus
- Rotator Cuff Syndrome
- Pain
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
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