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Scleroderma

Scleroderma Treatment in New Jersey

Board-Certified Rheumatology Care for Scleroderma Patients in South & Central Jersey & Philadelphia

At Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates (ARBDA), we’ve built our practice around patients with complex autoimmune conditions like scleroderma. Established in 1974, we’ve cared for patients our service area for more than 50 years as an independent rheumatology practice. 

Every physician on our team has completed fellowship training in rheumatology and is board-certified or board-eligible. We aren’t a general internal medicine office that handles rheumatology on the side; we know how to diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of conditions and diseases that other offices aren't nearly as familiar with.

If you’re living with scleroderma or suspect you may have a connective tissue disease, our board-certified rheumatologists are ready to help. Call us today at (856) 424-5005 to schedule an evaluation!

How Scleroderma Is Diagnosed

Diagnosing scleroderma can be difficult. The disease shares symptoms with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and other connective tissue diseases. Many patients see multiple providers before receiving an accurate diagnosis. Because no single test confirms scleroderma, the process depends heavily on a physician’s clinical experience with the disease.

Our board-certified rheumatologists perform a thorough physical examination and order targeted testing, including blood tests to identify scleroderma-specific antinuclear antibodies and, when indicated, a skin biopsy. We also have in-office diagnostic ultrasound centers that provide real-time imaging of joints, soft tissue, and tendons.

Scleroderma Treatment at Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates

Because there’s no cure for scleroderma, treatment focuses on controlling symptoms, slowing progression, and helping reduce complications from organ involvement. We build each treatment plan around the patient’s specific diagnosis, affected organ systems, lifestyle, and medical history. Long-term monitoring is a core part of what we do because scleroderma can evolve over time and affect new organ systems.

Treatment is typically organ-specific. Medications can address Raynaud’s phenomenon, pulmonary hypertension, skin fibrosis, GI symptoms, and immune overactivity through separate but coordinated therapies. Occupational therapy may be recommended to support daily function and joint mobility, and physical therapy may be used to maintain muscle strength and flexibility. Lifestyle adjustments, such as avoiding cold exposure to reduce Raynaud’s flares and dietary modifications for digestive symptoms, are often part of a comprehensive management plan.

We also offer biologic infusion therapy through our IDYLLIC Infusion Treatment Centers, located within our offices our service area. In-office infusion is available at substantially lower cost compared to hospital-based treatment. We work with most major insurance plans and help identify copay assistance options to make care more accessible.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates See Me If I’ve Already Been Diagnosed Elsewhere?

Yes. We accept new patients, offer second opinions, and provide updated assessments of known conditions. If you have an existing scleroderma diagnosis and want to review your current treatment plan or establish ongoing care with a new rheumatology practice, we can help.

Do I Need a Referral to Be Seen at Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates?

Many patients come to us through a referring physician, but you can also contact us directly. We coordinate with your primary care provider once care is established, sharing records and findings to keep your treatment consistent across your medical team.

What Makes Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates’s Infusion Center Different From a Hospital Infusion Suite?

Our IDYLLIC Infusion Treatment Centers are located within our offices, staffed by on-site medical professionals, and available at substantially lower cost than hospital-based infusion. With multiple locations across our broad service area, we have completed as many as 29,000 infusions for over 8,000 patients in one year, offering the infrastructure of a larger center with the continuity of a rheumatology practice.

Living with an autoimmune condition like scleroderma requires a physician who understands the disease across all the systems it can affect. Call Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates at (856) 424-5005 to schedule an evaluation with one of our fellowship-trained rheumatologists.

OUR PRACTICE by the Numbers

Over fifty years of independent rheumatology care, measured in facts.
  • 50 +
    Years in Practice

    Founded in 1974. Still independent. Still focused exclusively on rheumatology.

  • 29,000 +
    INFUSIONS IN A SINGLE YEAR

    Completed across seven IDYLLIC Infusion Treatment Centers, all inside our offices.

  • 18
    Providers

    Every one fellowship-trained in rheumatology and board-certified or board-eligible.

  • 7
    New Jersey Offices

    Serving South and Central Jersey and the Philadelphia region from Voorhees to Brick.

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Questions About Your Rheumatology Care

What is rheumatology?
Rheumatology is the branch of medicine focused on diagnosing and treating diseases of the joints, bones, muscles, and immune system. Rheumatologists manage conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, osteoporosis, gout, and more than 100 other autoimmune and inflammatory disorders.
How is a rheumatologist different from a general practitioner?
After internal medicine residency, rheumatologists complete two to three additional years of fellowship training in diseases of the joints and immune system. Every physician at Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates completed this training. A general practitioner does not have this specialized background.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring any prior lab results, imaging studies, or records from your primary care physician or previous specialists. A list of current medications is also helpful. Your physician will review everything before the examination and use it to inform your diagnostic workup.
How does in-office infusion therapy work?
Biologic medications for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis are sometimes administered intravenously rather than by pill or injection. Our IDYLLIC Infusion Treatment Centers provide this treatment inside our offices with a medical professional supervising every session, at substantially lower cost than hospital-based infusion.
Is in-office ultrasound the same as radiology imaging?
Diagnostic ultrasound in our offices provides real-time images of joints, tendons, and soft tissue without radiation. Unlike a radiology referral, every scan at Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates is interpreted by a physician with specific rheumatology training, so findings are evaluated in the context of your condition, not in isolation.
Do you coordinate with my primary care physician?
Yes. We collaborate closely with referring and primary care physicians, sharing records and findings so your care stays consistent across providers. You won't need to repeat your history or serve as the messenger between offices.