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Dr. Michael Abel, MD

Rheumatology* Age 58
Dr. Michael Abel, MD
3.5 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Abel, MD is a Rheumatologist in Fredericksburg, TX.
Dr. Michael Abel, MD
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Dr. Michael Abel, MD

Rheumatology* Age 58
Fredericksburg, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Abel, MD is a Rheumatologist in Fredericksburg, TX.

About

Dr. Michael Abel, MD is a Rheumatologist in Fredericksburg, TX. Dr. Abel currently practices at Methodist Physicians Hill Country Medical Group - Fredericksburg - Windcrest Medical Office and are affiliated with Hill Country Memorial Hospital. Dr. Abel has experience treating conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis and Arthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Abel received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Abel's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Abel is board certified in Rheumatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis
Dermatomyositis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis
Dermatomyositis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Bursitis
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Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Dupuytrens Contracture
Fibromyalgia
Gout
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Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Temporal Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Vasculitis
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Amyloidosis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthritis of the Neck
Behçet's Disease
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Cryoglobulinemia
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Dry Eyes
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Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fever
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Granulomatosis
Hammer Toe
Infective Arthritis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Lyme Disease
Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Palindromic Rheumatism
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Viral Disorder
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Still's Disease
Systemic Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Ultrasound

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Locations

  1. 1 Methodist Physicians Hill Country Medical Group - Fredericksburg - Windcrest Medical Office
    506 W Windcrest St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
  2. 2 Methodist Physicians Hill Country Medical Group - Kerrville
    500 Thompson Dr, Kerrville, TX 78028

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3.5
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Nov 02, 2024
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Able for 7 years and would like to say he is a very compassionate , caring Dr. and very thorough he takes time to hear what I’m feeling and his office is very quick for refferal’s and lab results!! You are in great hands with this Doctor I Highly recommend to anyone with this horrible disease of rheumatoid arthritis . Thank you Valerie S.
Valerie S. — Nov 02, 2024
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Specialties*
Rheumatology
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Brooke Army Medical Center (Fort Sam Houston, TX)
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Brooke Army Medical Center (Fort Sam Houston, TX)
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Wilford Hall Medical Center (Lackland Air Force Base, TX)
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Abel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Abel's profile.

Dr. Abel frequently treats the following conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis and Arthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Abel, MD is affiliated with Hill Country Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Abel, MD holds board certification in Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hill Country Memorial Hospital

    1020 S State Highway 16, Fredericksburg, TX