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Dr. Sheila Arvikar, MD

Rheumatology* Age 46
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Dr. Sheila Arvikar, MD is a Rheumatologist in Boston, MA.
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Dr. Sheila Arvikar, MD

Rheumatology* Age 46
Boston, MA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. Sheila Arvikar, MD is a Rheumatologist in Boston, MA.

About

Dr. Arvikar graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS / BOSTON CAMPUS. Dr. Sheila Arvikar, MD is a Rheumatologist in Boston, MA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Arvikar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and North Shore Medical Center. Dr. Arvikar has experience treating conditions like Joint Pain, Arthritis and Gout among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Arvikar received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Arvikar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Arvikar is board certified in Rheumatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Joint Pain
Arthritis
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Arthritis
Gout
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Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Lyme Disease
Malaise and Fatigue
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sarcoidosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Systemic Vasculitis
Trigger Finger
Vasculitis
Achilles Tendinitis
Amyloidosis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Behçet's Disease
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Cryoglobulinemia
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dermatomyositis
Difficulty With Walking
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Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Hammer Toe
Infective Arthritis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
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Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
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Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
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Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
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Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Scleroderma
Still's Disease
Takayasu's Arteritis
Temporal Arteritis
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)
Steroid Injection
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal

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Locations

  1. 1 Massachusetts General Hospital
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 726-7938
  2. 2 Office
    52 Second Ave Ste 2600, Waltham, MA 02451
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (781) 487-6006
  3. 3 Office
    2 Fruit St # C55, Boston, MA 02114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 726-7938

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Jul 16, 2024
Dr. Arvikar is empathetic, professional, kind, knowledgeable and thorough. She is a good listener and acknowledges your struggles. She has been very supportive and helpful in finding relief for my chronic Lyme symptoms. It's refreshing to see a doctor who is educated in Lyme disease (as I was surprised to find that there aren't many in New England), while recognizing the importance of investigating other potential causes of pain, etc. I have complete confidence in Dr. Arvikar and highly recommend!!
Colleen Burr — Jul 16, 2024
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Specialties*
Rheumatology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS / BOSTON CAMPUS
    2006
Medical Education

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  • Rheumatology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sheila Arvikar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Arvikar's profile.

Dr. Arvikar frequently treats the following conditions: Joint Pain, Arthritis and Gout. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Sheila Arvikar, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and North Shore Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Sheila Arvikar, MD holds board certification in Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA

  • North Shore Medical Center

    81 Highland Ave, Salem, MA