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Our Doctor
Anil Warrier, MD
Dr Anil Warrier MD, FACR received his medical degree from University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi University. He completed his Internal Medicine residency from Cook County Hospital, Chicago, and did fellowship in Rheumatology at the University of Iowa.
Dr Warrier has been in practice for over 15 years, and has been practicing in Texas since 2013. He was Chief of Rheumatology at Advanced Healthcare, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is board certified in Rheumatology. He is credentialled to see patients at Conroe Regional Medical Center and Huntsville Memorial Hospital.
Dr Warrier specializes in diagnosis and management of various autoimmune diseases, including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus, Sjögren's, Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis. Other areas of interest include osteoporosis, gout, medical management of osteoarthritis.
The clinic offers advanced laboratory testing for immune diseases, infusion and other injection therapies.
While away from his clinic Dr Warrier likes to spend time with his family, play tennis and doing landscape photography.
Who is a Rheumatologist?
A rheumatologist is an internist or pediatrician who received further training in the diagnosis (detection) and treatment of musculoskeletal disease and systemic autoimmune conditions commonly referred to as rheumatic diseases. These diseases can affect the joints, muscles, and bones causing pain, swelling, stiffness, and deformity.
Autoimmune conditions occur when the immune system sends inflammation to areas of the body when it is not needed causing damage/symptoms. These diseases can also affect the eyes, skin, nervous system, and internal organs. Rheumatologists treat joint diseases similar to orthopedists but do not perform surgeries. Common diseases treated by rheumatologists include osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic back pain, tendinitis, and lupus.
When should I see a rheumatologist?
Everyone experiences muscle and joint pain from time to time. When the muscle and joint pain is not resolving as one would expect, additional evaluation may be needed. Typically, the primary care physician is seen for the first evaluation. If there is concern for an underlying rheumatic condition, he/she will refer you to a rheumatologist for evaluation.
Earlier referral should be made if you have relatives with autoimmune or rheumatic disease (as these conditions run in families) or if the symptoms are significantly worsening over a short period of time.
What should I expect from my rheumatology visit?
Rheumatic diseases are sometimes complex in nature and difficult to diagnose, so rheumatologists will gather a complete medical history and perform a physical exam to look for signs and symptoms of inflammation throughout the entire body and musculoskeletal system.
A family history can be very important to diagnosis of rheumatic disease and will also be assessed.