Diaz Arturo MD
About
Christopher Wu, MD, is an independent rheumatologist at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Wu diagnoses and treats autoinflammatory and autoimmune diseases such as carpal tunnel syndrome, gout, lupus, psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Wu specializes in advanced treatments, including ultrasound-guided injections and medication management.
EDS Healthcare in Massachusetts
Boston Children's Hospital has a Connective Tissue Disorders Program that evaluates EDS in pediatric and young adult patients. Massachusetts General Hospital offers Medical Genetics services. MassHealth (Massachusetts Medicaid) requires prior authorization for genetic testing. The Boston medical community has multiple providers with connective tissue disorder experience across various specialties.
Boston-area patients have good access to EDS-knowledgeable providers, but patients in western Massachusetts and Cape Cod face longer travel times. MassHealth requires prior authorization for genetic testing, which can add delays. Wait times at major Boston programs can be several months.
Finding Rheumatology for EDS
Ask whether the rheumatologist uses the 2017 hEDS diagnostic criteria and has experience distinguishing EDS from other hypermobility spectrum disorders.