Shores Rheumatology PC
About
I specialize in helping patients with their initial evaluation/diagnosis of EDS as well as other hypermobility spectrum conditions by interview and physical exam. further testing only if warranted. As a rheumatology PA, my main clinical focus is helping to guide management of musculoskeletal symptoms through medical treatment and expert physiotherapy referrals. I am happy to help patients in their journey of managing their condition with the eventual goal of transitioning their care back to their primary care provider.
EDS Healthcare in Michigan
Michigan has no EDS Society Center of Excellence. The nearest is IU Health's EDS & HSD Clinic in Indianapolis. The Michigan Association of Genetic Counselors is active and can help connect patients with genetic evaluation resources. University of Michigan Health in Ann Arbor and other academic centers have genetics departments, though none have a dedicated EDS program.
Michigan patients must travel out of state for dedicated EDS care, with IU Health in Indianapolis being the nearest Center of Excellence. The Upper Peninsula is especially isolated from specialist resources. The Michigan Association of Genetic Counselors can help locate in-state genetic evaluation services.
Finding Rheumatology for EDS
Ask whether the rheumatologist uses the 2017 hEDS diagnostic criteria and has experience distinguishing EDS from other hypermobility spectrum disorders.