Pikeville Medical Center has three talented rheumatologists who are committed to improving the health of their patients. Hamza TanToush, MD, Young Min Cho, MD, and Douglas Reeves, MD, work closely with patients to develop customized treatment plans for diseases and disorders such as inflammatory issues affecting muscles, joints and bones, connective tissue diseases affecting ligaments, tendons and other organs as well as various autoimmune diseases.

Rheumatology patients can experience conditions that are complex and long-lasting, which is another reason they should seek the care of a physician who has received years of specialized training. Many conditions treated by rheumatologists are inherited disorders, so it is important for patients to know their family history. As with many other medical conditions, receiving care in earlier stages can lower risks of disease progression and complications.

Rheumatologists are internal medicine physicians, so they examine a patient’s organ system thoroughly when searching for the cause of symptoms. Many conditions require long-term testing and monitoring, so receiving care from a rheumatologist as soon as possible is encouraged.

To schedule an appointment with a Rheumatologist at Pikeville Medical Center, call (606) 430-2208 or click here to visit the MyChart Scheduling page.

Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) offers a specialty pharmacy to provide services not offered by many facilities in the eastern Kentucky region. Staff at the PMC Specialty Pharmacy work directly with providers to ensure patients can receive the specialized medications their health conditions require. Some conditions that require specialty medication include Multiple Sclerosis (MS), cancer, Crohn’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis.

In the field of rheumatology, having a specialty pharmacy close by is a tremendous asset because it helps patients get important medications quicker. For many of these conditions, the speed of which the treatment begins really matters.

Unfortunately, specialty drugs can be expensive, and it is common for patients to be told by their insurance companies to pay a percentage of the drug’s cost rather than a flat co-pay. Because specialty prescriptions can be difficult to navigate, PMC is committed to make the process as easy as possible. Specialty pharmacy staff members are available for consultations, insurance questions and financial concerns, and can often work with insurance companies to get authorizations for coverage. They can also assist with information and contacts for financial assistance.

Specialty prescriptions can be picked-up in person or delivered to a patient’s home or provider at no additional cost. Consultations and questions can be provided by phone 24 hours a day.

For more information about PMC’s Specialty Pharmacy, call 1-888-762-5979.