General Practitioners

• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
  Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) typically manifests as chronic inflammation of the lining of the joints. However, since RA is a systemic disease, it can affect other parts of the body in addition to joints.
• Fibromyalgia
  Dr. Kothandaraman treats various rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, osteoarthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoporosis, scleroderma, reactive arthritis, scleroderma, psoriatic arthritis, and soft tissue rheumatism, including fibromyalgia. She practices at our Dallas and Richardson offices and is accepting new patients.
• Rheumatology
  Care, whether the problem is a benign commonplace problem or a complicated life-threatening illness. In this era of rapidly expanding treatment options, we are committed to the timely and appropriate use of both established and cutting-edge therapies. We believe in tailoring therapy to the needs of our patients. Arthritis Centers of Texas has six board-certified rheumatologists and three rheumatology-trained nurse practitioners.
• Primary Care
  Some insurance companies require a referral from your primary care physician before being seen by a specialist. Please be sure that referrals required by your insurance have been received before your appointment day. The insured is responsible for ensuring that referrals are obtained when required.
• Emergency Care

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Dr. Sackler joined the Arthritis Centers of Texas in 1998. She graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a B.S. in biology and received her medical degree from UT Southwestern Medical School. She obtained her training in Internal Medicine at the University of Minnesota.
• Gastroenterology
  Dr. Kothandaraman went on to receive her Rheumatology training from Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. During her fellowship, she did lupus research, published articles and abstracts for national and international conferences, and presented at the American College of Rheumatology. She co-authored a chapter in the book Geriatric Gastroenterology titled “Rheumatological Manifestations of Gastrointestinal Disease.”

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Ultrasound uses sound waves at a frequency above the threshold of human hearing to create images within the body. This process allows practitioners to develop detailed pictures or view body functions in real-time.
• Radiology
  Arthritis Centers of Texas offers high-quality diagnostic imaging to assist in diagnosing and treating complex rheumatologic conditions. Modern imaging technology combined with our years of experience equips our radiology staff and providers to meet the imaging needs of each patient.
• X-Rays

Dermatologists

• Rashes
• Psoriasis
  Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis that affects some people who have psoriasis, which features red patches of skin topped with silvery scales. Most people first develop psoriasis and are later diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis, but joint problems can sometimes begin before skin patches. Approximately 1 in 20 people with psoriasis will develop psoriatic arthritis.

Physical Therapists

• Occupational Therapy
  Risk factors for OA include heredity, obesity, weak muscles, injury, overuse, and aging. Managing OA consists of engaging in activities and behaviors aimed at counteracting some of these risk factors. Physical or occupational therapy may be used. Aerobic exercise and plenty of stretching are often very helpful, as is maintaining a healthy weight. Medications typically used in the treatment of OA include pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs, and glucocorticoid injections. A class of drugs known as hyaluronic acids may also be used to lubricate and cushion the affected joints.

Allergists

• Allergies