25 of the Best Rheumatologists Near Me in williamsburg, VA

Dr. Correia is a board-certified, fellowship-trained rheumatologist. While he has extensive experience in systemic sclerosis research and treatment, Dr. Correia also cares for patients with many rheumatic conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, Sjögren's, lupus and myositis. Because our understanding of rheumatic diseases advances rapidly, and the treatment options expand each year as new discoveries are made, Dr. Correia believes that this is an exciting time to be a rheumatologist. He specialized in rheumatology for the opportunity to develop meaningful, long-term relationships with his patients and looks forward to getting to know each of his Riverside patients individually while fulfilling Riverside’s mission to “care for others as we would care for those we love.” With multiple of publications and presentations to his name, Dr. Correia is a prolific researcher, educator and leader in the field of rheumatology. He won grant funding to study advanced diagnostic and treatment solutions for rheumatic diseases, as well as the Excellence in Teaching Award from Northwestern University. He is also an avid community health volunteer and has provided free medical care to patients in homeless shelters, community clinics, and in rural Honduras. He earned his medical degree from the University of Nevada in Reno and completed an internal medicine residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, where he was also appointed chief resident in 2015. The following year, he began a rheumatology fellowship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, also in Chicago. At Northwestern, he became a faculty member and co-director of the Northwestern scleroderma program while earning a Master of Science in clinical investigation. Originally from Reno, Nevada, Dr. Correia is married with two children. He enjoys mountain biking, running, hiking, cycling and spending time outdoors with his family. Dr. Correia is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, and Necrotizing Vasculitis. Dr. Correia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.

Karen Smith is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Adult Still's Disease, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Smith is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

Elena Flagg is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Flagg is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Flagg is currently accepting new patients.

Laila Rahbar is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Rahbar is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Arthritis. Dr. Rahbar is currently accepting new patients.

After graduating from Thomas Nelson Community College as a Registered Nurse, Tina earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. She is board-certified as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Ten years of diverse nursing experience provided a foundation for Tina’s current role as a Nurse Practitioner in rheumatology, a specialty she finds both challenging and rewarding. Each day, Tina approaches her work with the primary goal of improving her patients’ quality of life. She is proud to be able to serve the community where she was raised. As a native of Hampton Roads, Tina loves our area’s abundance of outdoor activities, festivals and culture. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, zip lining, going to the beach and visiting amusement parks. Dr. Valentine is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. Dr. Valentine is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner.

Michael Laccheo is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Williamsburg, Virginia. His clinical expertise encompasses Protein Deficiency, Bursitis, Gout, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). Dr. Laccheo is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Hakim is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Hakim is currently accepting new patients.

Stephanie J. Chadwick, FNP-BC, is a family nurse practitioner specializing in rheumatology who cares for patients with a variety of rheumatic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), gout, joint pain and osteoarthritis. Her background in emergency medicine and trauma fueled her passion for preventive care and health promotion. Stephanie earned a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Guam in Mangilao, Guam, and a Master of Science in nursing from Old Dominion University in Norfolk. She is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Stephanie provides patient-centered care and takes pride in treating the whole person, not just their symptoms. She is passionate about disease prevention and promoting long-term wellness. Stephanie partners with patients and empowers them with the knowledge and tools needed to play an active role in their health. Originally from upstate South Carolina, Stephanie enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and dog. Stephanie appreciates the caring community and beauty of coastal Virginia. Dr. Chadwick is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center - Family Nurse Practitioner.