Relief Starts with the Right Diagnosis
Joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and fatigue can make everyday life harder — and symptoms don’t always have an obvious cause. WVU Medicine Camden Clark Rheumatology helps patients identify what’s driving their symptoms and builds a long-term treatment plan to reduce inflammation, protect joints, and improve quality of life.
Expert Care for Joint, Muscle, and Autoimmune Conditions
Rheumatology focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the bones, joints, muscles, and surrounding tissues. Our specially trained providers help patients manage chronic symptoms, reduce flare-ups, and prevent long-term joint damage with evidence-based, personalized care.
Conditions We Treat
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Low back pain
- Gout
- Lupus
- Tendonitis
Don’t Just Live with the Pain
If joint or muscle pain doesn’t improve after a few days — or it keeps coming back — it may be time to take the next step. Rheumatology care can help uncover inflammatory or autoimmune causes and create a plan focused on long-term relief and mobility.
Ask your primary care provider if you could benefit from a rheumatology evaluation.
When Should You See a Rheumatology Specialist?
Many rheumatologic conditions share similar symptoms, and early evaluation can make a big difference. If symptoms are persistent, recurring, or affecting daily life, a rheumatology consult can help clarify what’s happening and guide the right treatment.
Joint Pain That Lasts More Than a Few Weeks
If you’ve had joint pain, stiffness, or swelling that isn’t improving, a rheumatology evaluation may be helpful. Some inflammatory conditions can cause progressive joint damage over time, and early diagnosis supports better long-term outcomes.
Morning Stiffness, Swelling, or Flare-Ups
Stiffness that is worse in the morning, swelling that comes and goes, or pain that shifts from one joint to another can be a sign of an underlying inflammatory condition. Our team works with you to identify triggers, reduce flare-ups, and improve function.
Autoimmune or Inflammatory Disease Concerns
Rheumatology can help when symptoms don’t clearly point to a single cause — including fatigue, widespread pain, recurrent inflammation, or abnormal lab findings. We focus on connecting the dots and creating a plan that supports long-term health, not just short-term symptom relief.
A Personalized Treatment Plan Built Around You
No two patients are the same. Your plan may include lifestyle guidance, medication management, ongoing monitoring, and coordination with other specialists to support whole-person care and protect your long-term mobility.
What Patients Can Expect
Thorough Evaluation
A detailed review of symptoms, history, and prior testing to understand the full picture of your health.
Evidence-Based Treatment
Treatment recommendations based on proven approaches that help reduce inflammation, control symptoms, and improve function. Chronic conditions require ongoing care. We focus on monitoring, adjusting your plan over time, and helping prevent flare-ups.