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Dr. Purani Palaniswami, MD

Rheumatology* Age 49
Dr. Purani Palaniswami, MD
4.2 (47 Ratings)

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Dr. Purani Palaniswami, MD is a Rheumatologist in Lombard, IL.
Dr. Purani Palaniswami, MD
4.2 (47 Ratings)
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Dr. Purani Palaniswami, MD

Rheumatology* Age 49
Lombard, IL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Purani Palaniswami, MD is a Rheumatologist in Lombard, IL.

About

Dr. Palaniswami graduated from Kasturba Medical College of Mangalore (KMC). Dr. Purani Palaniswami, MD is a Rheumatologist in Lombard, IL. Dr. Palaniswami currently practices at Edward-Elmhurst Medical Group and are affiliated with Elmhurst Hospital-Main Campus. Dr. Palaniswami has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain and Rheumatoid Arthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Palaniswami received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 47 times. Dr. Palaniswami's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Palaniswami is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palaniswami
4.2
Based on 47 Reviews
5 Stars (34)
4 Stars (4)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (8)

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Sep 24, 2024
Outstanding Doctor! Anyone with sarcoidosis should definitely get in contact with this Rheumatologist!
Cleotis Johnson — Sep 24, 2024
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Specialties*
Rheumatology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Kasturba Medical College of Mangalore (KMC)
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Purani Palaniswami, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Palaniswami's profile.

Dr. Palaniswami frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain and Rheumatoid Arthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Purani Palaniswami, MD is affiliated with Elmhurst Hospital-Main Campus.

Yes, Dr. Purani Palaniswami, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Elmhurst Hospital-Main Campus

    155 E Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst, IL