Expertise in
23
conditions

Dr. Colin B. Ligon

Rheumatology
Penn Specialty Practices Pottstown
13 Armand Hammer Boulevard, Suite 210, 
Pottstown, PA 
Accepting New Patients
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17 Years of Experience
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Expertise in
23
conditions
Penn Specialty Practices Pottstown
13 Armand Hammer Boulevard, Suite 210, 
Pottstown, PA 

Overview

Colin Ligon is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.

Dr. Ligon is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sarcoidosis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroderma, Sjogren Syndrome, and Tissue Biopsy.

Dr. Ligon is board certified in Internal Medicine, 2012 and Rheumatology, 2016. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Ligon is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2009

Specialties

Rheumatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CT

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine, 2012
Rheumatology, 2016

Fellowships

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Chester County Hospital
Pottstown Hospital
Paoli Hospital
Phoenixville Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Penn Specialty Practices Pottstown
13 Armand Hammer Boulevard, Suite 210, Pottstown, PA 19464
Other Locations
Penn Rheumatology Valley Forge
1001 Chesterbrook Boulevard, Berwyn, PA 19312

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Ligon has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Familial Mediterranean Fever
Rhabdomyolysis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
Osteoporosis
Gout
Lupus Nephritis
Osteopenia
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Sarcoidosis
Tendinitis
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Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Clinical Trials

A Randomized Screening Trial for Cardiac Sarcoidosis (CS) in Patients Seen During Routine Clinical Care Who Have Not Been Clinically Suspected to Have (CS), Comparing the Addition of Echocardiogram and Ambulatory ECG to Standard of Care.
A Randomized Screening Trial for Cardiac Sarcoidosis (CS) in Patients Seen During Routine Clinical Care Who Have Not Been Clinically Suspected to Have (CS), Comparing the Addition of Echocardiogram and Ambulatory ECG to Standard of Care.
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 14, 2025
Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
A Phase 1 Open-Label Study to Determine the Safety and Tolerability of AVID200: A Transforming Growth Factor β (TGFβ) Inhibitor, in Patients With Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
A Phase 1 Open-Label Study to Determine the Safety and Tolerability of AVID200: A Transforming Growth Factor β (TGFβ) Inhibitor, in Patients With Diffuse Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 19, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: AVID200 TGFBeta Inhibitor
Study Phase: Phase 1
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11 Total Publications

Ursodeoxycholic acid for the treatment of hepatic sarcoid: A pre-post pilot study.
Ursodeoxycholic acid for the treatment of hepatic sarcoid: A pre-post pilot study.
Journal: Clinical and experimental hepatology
Published: January 31, 2024
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Philadelphia, PA 
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Is Dr. Colin B. Ligon a top-rated expert for Sarcoidosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Colin B. Ligon is classified as an Advanced expert for Sarcoidosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Colin B. Ligon specialize in?

While Dr. Colin B. Ligon is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Sarcoidosis, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), and Scleroderma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.

Does Dr. Colin B. Ligon participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Colin B. Ligon has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sarcoidosis. You can view a list of Dr. Colin B. Ligon's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Colin B. Ligon accept my insurance?

Dr. Colin B. Ligon accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-789-7366 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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