MIMA - Specialties

RHEUMATOLOGY AT MIMA

MIMA’s rheumatologists are board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology. Sukanya Pachaidee, M.D. has been with MIMA since August 2004 and Elena Barnes, M.D. has been with MIMA since March 2007. Both rheumatologists accept new patients with minimal waiting time.

Upon reaching a diagnosis, our rheumatologists will design a treatment plan to help you better manage pain and regain a more productive lifestyle. Rheumatology office located at 1223 Gateway Dr. in Melbourne. Both physician offer latest rheumatic disease treatments including biologic infusion therapies, participation in research projects also available to appropriate patients Drs. Barnes and Pachaidee are first in Brevard to offer innovative use of real time Ultrasound technology to assist with "on the spot" diagnoses of musculoskeletal/rheumatologic condition and perform variety of ultrasound guided in office procedures.

WHAT IS RHEUMATOLOGY?
Rheumatology is the medical specialty dedicated to healing and prevention of the many types of arthritis and related illnesses of the joints, muscles and bones. Rheumatic diseases and arthritis can afflict patients of all ages but are very common with seniors. Rheumatologists detect the underlying cause of chronic or severe back pain, neck pain, muscle pain or painful joints. Their expertise assists patients dealing with osteoarthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, tendonitis, and osteoporosis, among other diseases.