Healthcare Adult
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People who suffer from arthritis can’t wait for a cure.UPH’s rheumatology team offers improved access to help our patients find relief as soon as possible from the many new therapies now available. There are currently three faculty members, one nurse practitioner and four rheumatology fellows delivering care to adult rheumatology patients.
There is also a full service infusion clinical delivering state of art biologic therapies, as well as intravenous osteoarthritis medication, which is available to both UPH physicians and outside referrals.
Bone density measurements are available onsite, as is a full service phlebotomist.
No referrals are necessary except when required by insurance. Most insurance plans accepted.
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Section of Rheumatology staff:Jeffrey R. Lisse, M.D., Section Chief and Professor of Medicine Berchman A. Vaz, M.D., PhD., Assistant Professor of Medicine Sujata Sarkar, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine Cindy L. Straw , A.N.P., Adult Nurse Practitioner;
Rheumatology Fellows Todd Hofeling, M.D. S.Anita Narayanan, M.D. Jo Ellen Fugate, M.D., Ph.D. Paramvir Sidhu, M.D.
AppointmentsTo make an appointment or for more information, please call (520) 694-4000
HoursMonday-Thurs 8:00-5:00 Friday 10:00-12:00 • 1:00-3:00
Address535 N. Wilmot Ave. Ste. 101 Tucson, AZ 85711
Phone: 520.694.4000 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Special Infusion Clinic
The Infusion Center currently operates four days a week. It is staffed by two full time registered nurses (RNs) and two part time RNs who have Intensive Care Unit experience. Comfortable recliner chairs, T.V., and videos help the infusion time pass quickly. Patients are monitored carefully and rheumatologists and nurse practitioners are available on site.
The Center welcomes referrals for biological therapy infusions from outside physicians. Patients will be evaluated prior to the initial treatment by either a staff clinician or a nurse practitioner. Copies of the infusion notes are sent to the referring providers. Physicians are notified regarding important problems or infusion reactions.
For assistance in referring patients, call (520) 694-4000.
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Biologic therapies have proven to be important and effective treatments for inflammatory arthritis, bowel disease, and skin disease. Remicade®, Enbrel®, Kineret®, Orencia®, Rituxan® and Humira® are now improving the lives of thousands of patients, and new agents are on the horizon. The University Physicians Healthcare began a Biologic Infusion Center in October 2000 to administer intravenous therapies in a safe and comfortable environment.