- Pain in Joints, Muscles or Bones?
- Is the Pain Severe?
- Does it Last for 3-4 Days?
- It Could Be One of 100+ Rheumatic Diseases.
Consultant Rheumatologist —
Dr. Samer Nuhaily M.D., FACP, FACR
Medical Director & Consultant Rheumatologist
Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine
Diplomate of the American Board of Rheumatology
Fellow of the American College of Physicians
Assistant professor of Medicine
— Credentials —
- Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology
- Fellow of the American College of Physicians
- Fellowship in Rheumatology, University of Virginia
- Member of the American Medical Association
- Residency in Internal Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign
- Medical Internship, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Bachelor of Science, University of California, San Diego
- Valedictorian, Castle Park High School, San Diego, California
When to see a rheumatologist
There are many reasons why a person may want to see a rheumatologist. Some common ones include —
- Joint pain, stiffness, or swelling, which could be symptoms of conditions like osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.
- Autoimmune conditions, such as lupus or scleroderma.
- Inflammatory conditions, such as ankylosing spondylitis or gout.
- Soft tissue rheumatism, such as fibromyalgia or myofascial pain syndrome.
- Osteoporosis, which is a condition that weakens the bones and increases the risk of fractures.
- Chronic fatigue syndrome, which is a condition characterized by extreme fatigue that is not relieved by rest.
- Vasculitis, which is a group of disorders that involve inflammation of the blood vessels.
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms or conditions, it is important to see a healthcare provider to get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan. A rheumatologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions.
Unclear Diagnosis —
It should be noted that if you have been experiencing chronic pain or other symptoms that your primary care doctor has been unable to diagnose, you may be referred to a rheumatologist for further evaluation.
About Rheumatology —
Rheumatology is a sub-specialty of internal medicine, which specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases. Rheumatology deals with the study of rheumatism, arthritis, muscles, bones, ligaments, and other joints related disorders. There are many types of rheumatologic diseases, including musculoskeletal pain disorders, back and neck pain, joint pain osteoarthritis, autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, Spondyloarthropathies, polymyalgia rheumatic, lupus, Lyme arthritis, etc.
Welcome to the Rheumatology department at American Medical Center in Bahrain. We aim to provide comprehensive, individual medical care for patients suffering from all kinds of rheumatic diseases.
— About Dr. Samer Nuhaily —
Board-certified and a Diplomate in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology,
Dr. Nuhaily completed his residency training at the reputable University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in Illinois, U.S.A.
He also completed a fellowship and sub-specialty training in Rheumatology at the prestigious University of Virginia. He has presented on different topics in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology and has been published in different peer reviewed medical journals.
Dr. Nuhaily was a Lecturer in the Fundamental Clinical Problems course and a Visiting Clinical Associate at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign College of Medicine. He also served as Chief Fellow at the University of Virginia Rheumatology Fellowship Program. He has always been active in teaching and academics, and very much enjoys working with medical students, residents, and fellows in training.
Dr. Nuhaily has won several awards including the California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition and America’s Top Physicians. He has practiced in Nevada, Illinois, Virginia, and recently United Arab Emirates.
He is an attending Rheumatologist at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
His interests include Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Fibromyalgia Syndrome, and other autoimmune and connective tissue diseases. Healthcare administration, quality care management, and quality improvement in healthcare have been some of his recent interests and work.
— Treatments Available —
Diseases related to bone and cartilage:
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis (due to lack of blood flowing to the bones)
- Roughness or friction
- And others
Diseases related to tissues and muscles:
- Fibromyalgia
- Back pain
- Joint Pain
- Bursitis
- Neck pain
- Complex partial pain
- Tendonitis
- And others
Neurological diseases:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Pain and paresthesia in the groin
- And others
Immune diseases:
- Lupus
- Sugarrin syndrome (conjunctival and solid dryness)
- Steel syndrome
- Sarcoidosis
- Autoimmune diseases of the eye and ear
- Diseases of the immune muscle dermatitis
- Antiphospholipid syndrome;
- Rheumatic muscle pain
- Scleroderma disease
- And others
Vascular diseases:
- Vascular diseases
- Renault phenomenon
- Various types of vasculitis
- Behçet’s disease
- Recurrent cartilage disease
- Antiphospholipid syndrome;
