{"id":98471,"date":"2021-04-15T06:53:33","date_gmt":"2021-04-15T06:53:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=98471"},"modified":"2023-06-22T04:46:10","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T04:46:10","slug":"rheumatologist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/rheumatologist\/","title":{"rendered":"Rheumatologist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A doctor who specialises in rheumatology.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Physician who specializes in treating inflammatory and degenerative diseases of connective tissues and joints.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>An internist or pediatrician who has received additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and associated fibrous tissues. 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