Arthritis Care & Rheumatology

Specialized care for joint pain and damage caused by arthritis and autoimmune conditions

Arthritis Care at Mount Auburn Hospital

A large proportion of US population experience muscle and joint pain. The pain from arthritis and progressive joint damage can be debilitating. Fortunately, the rheumatology experts at Mount Auburn Hospital can help you find relief.  

Rheumatology treats autoimmune conditions that cause inflammation in the body. You may have inflammation that causes damage or symptoms such as pain, stiffness, and swelling.

We specialize in treating conditions that affect the joints, tendons, bursas and ligaments around them. We treat adults of all ages who suffer from any number of these autoimmune disorders.

Treatments We Offer

Our experts will work with you to develop a treatment plan that’s right for you. Treatment options include, but aren’t limited to:

We're Here To Help

Our unwavering commitment to research makes our team your top choice for treatment. You will receive individualized care in a community hospital setting close to home. We’ll help you choose from a wide range of treatment programs to manage your condition. Our programs lessen the effects of arthritis pain and can prevent progressive joint damage from inflammatory arthritis. 

To learn more about Rheumatology, please visit the American College of Rheumatology.

For more information on all types of arthritis, visit the Arthritis Foundation

Conditions We Treat

Our rheumatologists are experts at evaluating the symptoms of different autoimmune conditions. We specialize in: 
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Polymyalgia rheumatica
  • Vasculitis
  • Scleroderma
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Tendonitis
  • Bursitis

Services & Specialties

If you need specialized care for your autoimmune or joint disease, we offer the following services and specialties:

Our Rheumatology Experts

Shiv T. Sehra, MD, RhMSUS
Shiv T. Sehra, MD, RhMSUS Chief, Division of Rheumatology
Interim Chair, Department of Medical Education
Specialty Rheumatology
Alisha Lakhani, MD, MPH
Alisha Lakhani, MD, MPH Specialty Rheumatology
Lama Mulki, MD
Lama Mulki, MD Specialty Rheumatology
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Lucille Shore-Schein, MD Specialty Internal Medicine, Rheumatology

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