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Howell Township

Rheumatologist in Howell Township, NJ

Fellowship-Trained Rheumatology Care for Howell Township Patients

Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates has been diagnosing and treating rheumatic and autoimmune conditions since 1974. More than 50 years later, the mission hasn’t changed: help you live better, longer, and more comfortably. Every physician at ARBDA has completed fellowship training in rheumatology and is board-certified or board-eligible. This is a dedicated rheumatology practice, not a general internal medicine office that handles rheumatology on the side.

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all care. Every patient is different, and every treatment plan should reflect that. From the moment you walk into our Howell Township office, you’ll meet a team that listens, learns your full medical history, and provides access to advanced diagnostics, lab testing, and infusion therapy options built around your specific diagnosis and goals.

Ready to see a rheumatologist in Howell Township? Call (856) 424-5005 to schedule your first appointment or request a second opinion from our team!

Here for Patients at Every Stage of Their Journey

Many patients arrive after a referral from their primary care provider following joint pain, unusual rash, chronic fatigue, or lab results showing elevated inflammation markers. But a referral isn’t required. Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates welcomes self-referred patients seeking an initial evaluation, as well as individuals who want a second opinion on an existing diagnosis or a fresh assessment of a condition they’ve been managing elsewhere. 

If you’ve had unexplained swelling, recurring flares, or simply weren’t satisfied with a previous answer, connect with our team. Early detection and treatment can help reduce flares and avoid unnecessary hospital visits.

Arthritis Diagnosis and Treatment in Howell Township, NJ

Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective treatment. At Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates, the workup starts with a detailed medical history and physical examination, followed by targeted lab testing for inflammatory markers, including rheumatoid factor, anti-CCP antibodies, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). We also use in-office musculoskeletal ultrasounds for diagnostic imaging of joints, tendons, and soft tissues without radiation. Musculoskeletal ultrasound can detect synovitis, effusions, tendon pathology, and crystal deposits in real time, sharpening both diagnosis and injection guidance.

Once we understand the disease and how it affects your connective tissue, we build a personalized treatment plan that may include oral medication, disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), infusion therapy, or physical therapy. Care is active, ongoing, and re-evaluated against your symptoms and goals.

Autoimmune Disease Management and Biologic Infusion Therapy

Autoimmune diseases can affect nearly every organ system because the immune system attacks healthy tissue, causing systemic inflammation and unpredictable flares. Long-term management goes beyond a prescription: it requires monitoring, education, medication adjustment, and, for many patients, biologic infusion therapy. 

Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates was the first independent rheumatology practice in New Jersey to offer in-office biologic infusions, completing its first treatment in 2001. Our IDYLLIC Infusion Treatment Centers are located within our offices, supervised by an on-site medical professional, and operate at substantially lower cost compared to hospital-based treatment. Across our seven offices, we can complete as many as 29,000 infusions for over 8,000 patients in one year.

To start your journey with Arthritis, Rheumatic & Bone Disease Associates, call (856) 424-5005!

Rheumatology Diseases & Conditions

Conditions We Treat

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 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.