Rheumatology is a subspecialty of internal medicine that diagnoses, treats and monitors autoimmune, inflammatory and degenerative diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
The Rheumatology Department at our hospital provides services with early diagnosis, regular follow-up, and individualized treatment approaches, particularly in the evaluation of patients presenting with symptoms such as joint pain, swelling, morning stiffness, and muscle weakness.
Inflammatory rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis
Connective tissue diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), scleroderma, Sjögren syndrome
Gout and crystal arthropathies
Behçet's disease, vasculitis and autoinflammatory syndromes
Soft tissue rheumatism (fibromyalgia, myositis, etc.)
Evaluation of rheumatological tests (ANA, RF, anti-CCP, etc.)
Management of biological agents and immunosuppressive therapy
Intra-articular injections and trigger point injections
Patients often require long-term follow-up; therefore, patient-physician communication, lifestyle adjustments, and patient education are of paramount importance.
Department of Rheumatology; for medical school students and internal medicine specialist students:
Differential diagnosis of rheumatological diseases
Joint examination and symptomatology training
Current treatment algorithms and medication management
Case presentations, scientific publications and seminar studies
Active participation in national rheumatology congresses
It carries out education and research activities such as.
As the Department of Rheumatology;
Providing early diagnosis of rheumatological diseases,
Effectively implementing modern treatment protocols,
Increasing patient comfort with a multidisciplinary approach,
Prioritizing scientific and ethical values
We work with an understanding.
Our goal is to provide our patients with a healthier and more active life by minimizing the effects of rheumatic diseases.
