Dr. Babak Zamiri

read moreAs Rheumatologists, we have undergone many years of training to diagnose and treat arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and immune system. There are more than 100 types of different diseases treated by Rheumatologists. Arthritis Medical Clinic's physicians are all Board Certified and provide council to many important organizations. It's our mission to provide the best possible medical outcome to your specific condition.

read moreInfusion therapy involves the administration of medication through a needle or catheter. It is prescribed when a patient's condition is so severe that it cannot be treated effectively by oral medications. Typically, "infusion therapy" means that a drug is administered intravenously. Rheumatic Diseases commonly requiring infusion therapy include Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Lupus, Osteoporosis, and Gastrointestinal diseases. We also provide infusion therapy for some other diseases.

read moreClinical Trials are research studies designed to test the safety and effectiveness of new medications and treatments. Clinical trials are required by the Food and Drug Administration before a drug and/or treatment plan can be released to the public market. Research studies in our office are open to all our patients who meet the standard requirements, set forth by the company sponsoring the study. A licensed member of our team regularly views the patient files and may contact you if you qualify.

read moreAt Arthritis Medical Clinic, our physicians are fully trained to provide injections of different sites, especially with the assistance of Ultrasound for better accuracy. Joint injections or aspirations (taking fluid out of a joint) usually are performed with a cold spray or other local anesthesia in the office. After the skin surface is thoroughly cleaned, the joint is entered with a needle attached to a syringe. At this point, either joint fluid can be obtained (aspirated) and used for appropriate laboratory testing or medications can be injected into the joint space.

read moreYou can learn if you have osteoporosis by having a simple test that measures bone mineral density-sometimes called BMD. BMD, the amount of bone you have in a given area, is measured at different parts of your body. Often the measurements are at your spine and your hip, including a part of the hip called the femoral neck, at the top of the thighbone (femur). Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (referred to as DXA or DEXA) is the best current test to measure BMD. The test is quick and painless. It is similar to an X-ray, but uses much less radiation.

read moreDr. Nazee Farsi is a Board Certified physician in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, MD and her Rheumatology fellowship at Louisiana State University of Health Science in Shreveport, LA. At Arthritis Medical Clinic, Dr. Farsi provides care for many different rheumatic diseases, implementing the most up to date science and recent developments in treatment strategies. Dr. Farsi is an active member of multiple medical societies such as American College of Rheumatology and California Rheumatology Alliance.

read moreWe have provided this website as a source of introduction to our practice and a chance to present limited educational information. This information is no substitute for individual patient assessment based upon the healthcare provider's examination of each patient and consideration of laboratory data and other factors unique to the patient. Although we have tried to create a reliable and accurate website, it is not a substitution for an actual consultation to a physician since every patient condition is unique which deserve a detailed investigation and treatment by a physician or other healthcare providers.

read moreAll HMO plans require a written authorization from your primary care physician. If you come for an appointment without an authorization and it is required by your insurance, you have the option to pay for the visit or reschedule after receiving the authorization. Acquiring the proper authorization is the patient's responsibility. Bring your insurance card, driver license or picture ID, any pertinent medical records including most recent laboratory and x-ray results and a list of your current medications.