Tristate Arthritis and Rheumatology

Tristate Arthritis and Rheumatology Tristate Arthritis is the largest Rheumatology practice in the Northern Kentucky area with 8+ provid

Doctors Burte, Temming, Varghese, Colglazier, Juyal, and George comprise the largest Rheumatology practice in the Northern Kentucky area. Patients may also be seen by one of our Physician Assistants, Srilatha Raghur or Blair Whitaker. Founded by Dr. Kunath in 1986, the practice now consists of six doctors who are board certified in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. We treat a number of conditions including, Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, joint pain, tendonitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel, knee pain, gout, autoimmune diseases, and Osteoporosis among other. Patients see one doctor (except in emergencies), thereby assuring continuity of care and an individualized doctor patient atmosphere giving the physician the ability to establish personalized and detailed relationships. We have made every effort to customize our facility for the convenience of our patients. Our office was designed for easy accessibility for patients with arthritis and arthritis related disabilities. Our one floor stair-less office has ample parking immediately in front, and wide hallways to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers. Our facility provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment capabilities minimizing the need to travel for diagnostic testing or treatment purposes. Our on-site services include radiology (x-ray), laboratory, musculoskeletal ultrasound, intravenous infusion, and a Physical Therapy department designed specifically for rheumatology patients.

WHO GETS OSTEOARTHRITIS?Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that most often affects middle-age to elderly people, and it ...
03/14/2026

WHO GETS OSTEOARTHRITIS?
Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that most often affects middle-age to elderly people, and it occurs in all races. Women are more likely to develop it than men. Having family members with osteoarthritis increases someone's risk.
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WHEN SHOULD YOU SEE A RHEUMATOLOGIST?If musculoskeletal pains in the joints, muscles or bones is severe or persists for ...
03/11/2026

WHEN SHOULD YOU SEE A RHEUMATOLOGIST?
If musculoskeletal pains in the joints, muscles or bones is severe or persists for more than a few days.If you have any of the conditions discussed on this website.If your primary care physician recommends rheumatologic consultation. This often occurs when lab work drawn at your primary care physician's office returns abnormal, including an Anti-Nuclear Antibody (ANA), Rheumatoid Factor (RF), or an Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR).If you have questions or concerns about having or preventing osteoporosis.Many types of rheumatic diseases are not easily identified in the early stages. Rheumatologists are specially trained to do the detective work necessary to discover the cause of swelling and pain.
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WHAT DO RHEUMATOLOGISTS TREAT?Rheumatologists focus on conservative, non-surgical treatment of osteoarthritis and region...
03/10/2026

WHAT DO RHEUMATOLOGISTS TREAT?
Rheumatologists focus on conservative, non-surgical treatment of osteoarthritis and regional musculoskeletal conditions such as bursitis and tendonitis. Treatment includes the use of medications, joint injections, and physical therapy.
Rheumatologists also treat auto-immune forms of arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. These conditions can be crippling and typically require the use of immune system modifying medications.
Rheumatologists specialize in bone health including the early diagnosis and prevention of Osteoporosis.
Rheumatologists also treat auto-immune conditions known as connective tissue diseases, including Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Sjogren's Syndrome, and vasculitis.Other conditions rheumatologists treat include gout, fibromyalgia, and back pain.
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HOW IS OSTEOARTHRITIS DIAGNOSED?The diagnosis is based on the patient's description of their symptoms, a physical examin...
03/09/2026

HOW IS OSTEOARTHRITIS DIAGNOSED?
The diagnosis is based on the patient's description of their symptoms, a physical examination, and imaging of the involved joints with x-rays. In some cases, other imaging tests such as ultrasound or MRI may be useful to tell the extent of disease or to help rule out other joint problems.
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WHAT KIND OF TRAINING DO RHEUMATOLOGISTS HAVE?After four years of medical school and three years of training in either i...
03/08/2026

WHAT KIND OF TRAINING DO RHEUMATOLOGISTS HAVE?
After four years of medical school and three years of training in either internal medicine or pediatrics, rheumatologists devote an additional two to three years in specialized rheumatology training.
Rheumatologist hold general medical licensure through the US Medical Licensure Board, and board certification in either Internal Medicine or Pediatrics as well as board certification in Rheumatology through the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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WHAT IS A RHEUMATOLOGIST? A rheumatologist is an internal medicine physician or pediatrician who is qualified by additio...
03/07/2026

WHAT IS A RHEUMATOLOGIST?
A rheumatologist is an internal medicine physician or pediatrician who is qualified by additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissue.
Rheumatologists also specialize in treating conditions in which the immune system attacks the body, known as auto-immune disease.
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Doctors Burte, Temming, Varghese, Colglazier, Juyal, and Callis comprise the largest Rheumatology practice in the Northern Kentucky area. Founded by Dr. Kunath in 1986, the practice now consists of six doctors who are board certified in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. We treat a number of conditions including, Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, joint pain, tendonitis, bursitis, carpal tunnel, knee pain, gout, fibromyalgia, autoimmune diseases, and Osteoporosis among other. Patients see one doctor (except in emergencies), thereby assuring continuity of care and an individualized doctor patient atmosphere giving the physician the ability to establish personalized and detailed relationships. We have made every effort to customize our facility for the convenience of our patients. Our office was designed for easy accessibility for patients with arthritis and arthritis related disabilities. Our one floor stair-less office has ample parking immediately in front, and wide hallways to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers. Our facility provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment capabilities minimizing the need to travel for diagnostic testing or treatment purposes. Our on-site services include radiology (x-ray), laboratory, bone densitometry, musculoskeletal ultrasound, intravenous infusion, and a Physical Therapy department designed specifically for rheumatology patients.