HTB RHEUMATOLOGY
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Hip and Knee Clinic
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1-833-UT-CARES (1-833-882-2737)
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- About
- Treatment Approach
- Care Team
- Subspecialties
- Conditions
About This Clinic
The Rheumatology Clinic diagnoses, treats and manages a wide range of rheumatic and autoimmune conditions in adult patients (18 years and older), including fibromyalgia, myositis, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, seronegative spondyloarthritis, Sjögren’s syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis and other inflammatory arthritides that affect the joints, muscles, bones, skin and internal organs.
Our team provides comprehensive evaluations, advanced diagnostic testing and personalized treatment plans to help reduce inflammation, relieve pain, preserve joint function and prevent disease progression. Whether you are managing a chronic rheumatic condition or experiencing new symptoms such as joint pain, swelling or unexplained inflammation, we are dedicated to helping you manage your condition, reduce symptoms and maintain your overall health and quality of life.
Subspecialties
Fibromyalgia
Vasculitis
Our Treatment Approach
At UT Medicine, we take an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to your care. This means you will benefit from the expertise of multiple specialists across a variety of disciplines caring for you in one place — avoiding the need to schedule multiple appointments with providers at locations all over the city.
UT Medicine is anchored by Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, where we collaborate with colleagues to apply leading-edge research, diagnostic and treatment techniques to the diagnosis and treatment of your condition. Advanced imaging and lab testing are also available on-site if needed.
Meet Your Care Team
Carla Cos, RDN, CDCES
Registered Dietitian
Fibromyalgia, Vasculitis, UT Medicine Health Social Work, UT Medicine Endocrinology Clinic
Curry Koening, M.D., M.S.
Physician
UT Medicine Rheumatology Clinic, Fibromyalgia, Vasculitis
Jordan Jacquez, M.D.
Physician
UT Medicine Rheumatology Clinic, Fibromyalgia, Vasculitis, UT Medicine Musculoskeletal Institute
Kevin Hackshaw, M.D.
Physician
UT Medicine Rheumatology Clinic, Fibromyalgia, Vasculitis
Mahek Dhuka, MPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant
UT Medicine Rheumatology Clinic
Veena Patel, M.D.
UT Medicine Rheumatology Clinic, Fibromyalgia, Vasculitis
Subspecialties Within the Gastroenterology Clinic
The Rheumatology Clinic is made up of highly specialized clinicians experienced in diagnosing and treating a wide range of rheumatic and autoimmune conditions. Our clinicians bring expertise across different areas of rheumatology to ensure your treatment is tailored to your needs. Learn more about subspecialties within the Rheumatology Clinic below.
Subspecialties
Fibromyalgia
Vasculitis
Conditions We Treat
Rheumatology Clinic
Myositis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Scleroderma
Seronegative spondyloarthritis
Sjögren’s syndrome
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia
Hypermobility syndromes
Myofascial pain syndrome
Vasculitis
Behçet’s disease
Central nervous system vasculitis
Cryoglobulinemic vasculitis
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Giant cell arteritis
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
IgA vasculitis
Microscopic polyangiitis
Polyarteritis nodosa
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Primary skin vasculitis
Takayasu arteritis