Diseases

Most common diseases

Here are some of the main diseases we treat. To learn more please contact one of our offices located near you.

Rheumatoid-Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting many

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or Lupus is an autoimmune disease which

Psoriatic-Arthritis

Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease

Crystalline-Arthropathies

Crystalline Arthropathies

Crystalline arthropathies are a group of inflammatory joint disorders associated

Spondyloarthritis of the spine, for many years called ankylosing spondylitis,

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Spondyloarthritis of the spine, for many years called ankylosing

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and affects millions

Chronic Back Pain

Chronic Back Pain

Back pain affects a large number of adults at some time in their lives.

advanced-osteoporosis

Advanced Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition of bones in which bones become brittle and break

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and

Dr. Marc Phillpotts

Dr. Marc Phillpotts

Dr. Marc Phillpotts is a board certified physician in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Dr. Phillpotts earned his medical degree at The University of the West Indies in Jamaica. He moved to Washington, DC where he completed Residency training in Internal Medicine at Howard University Hospital, then Fellowship training at the George Washington University. He has held an academic position as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the GW SMHS. He is a member of several professional societies including the American Medical Association, International Society of Clinical Densitometry and American College of Rheumatology. Dr. Phillpotts has expertise in musculoskeletal ultrasound and bone densitometry. In his spare time, Dr. Phillpotts enjoys running, swimming and tennis.