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Rheumatology

Rheumatology

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Why Choose UT Health RGV Rheumatology?

Living with arthritis or an autoimmune condition can affect your comfort, mobility, and quality of life. At UT Health RGV Rheumatology, we provide evaluations and personalized treatment for conditions affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and immune system.

Our rheumatology care combines clinical expertise, evidence-based therapies, and a patient-centered approach to help manage symptoms, prevent complications, and support long-term health. From initial diagnosis to ongoing treatment, we are committed to improving access to specialty care for patients in the Rio Grande Valley.

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Transforming Patient Care in South Texas

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MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND
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DUAL BOARD CERTIFIED,
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STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY
AND INTEGRATED CARE

Conditions and Treatments

Inflammatory Arthritis
Other Rheumatologic Conditions
Systemic Autoimmune & Connective Tissue Disorders
Specialized Services
Inflammatory Arthritis
Axial spondyloarthritis and ankylosing spondylitis
Gout and crystal-associated arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Other Rheumatologic Conditions
Osteoarthritis and noninflammatory joint pain
Osteoporosis and metabolic bone health
Raynaud's phenomenon
Systemic Autoimmune & Connective Tissue Disorders
Inflammatory myopathies (myositis)
Mixed and undifferentiated connective tissue disease
Sjögren’s disease
Systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis care coordination
Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)
Vasculitis and polymyalgia rheumatica
Specialized Services
Comprehensive rheumatology consultations and longitudinal disease management
Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound and ultrasound-guided joint injections
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) and biologic therapy management
Joint and soft-tissue injections (subject to clinical indication and availability)
Medication monitoring, preventive care, and multidisciplinary coordination

Providers

Christine Loftis, MD, RhMSUS
Christine Loftis, MD, RhMSUS
Rheumatologist
Christine Loftis, MD, RhMSUS Provider Profile

Insurance Accepted

UT Health RGV currently accepts most major health insurance carriers. We may participate in some, but not all, products offered by an individual or group health plan.

To verify that we accept your particular insurance plan, please call the UT Health RGV Patient Communication Center at 1-833-UTRGVMD (1-833-887-4863).

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Locations & Directions

McAllen
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1400 N. Commerce Center Street
McAllen, TX. 78501
Phone: 1-833-UTRGVMD
Fax: Various
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