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Dr. Joan Appleyard, MD

Rheumatology*
3.5 (8)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
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36 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Joan Appleyard, MD

Dr. Joan Appleyard, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Rheumatology. They graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and is affiliated with Community Hospital and Delta County Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Appleyard an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Appleyard works at Practice in Houston, TX with other offices in Grand Junction, CO. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Appleyard's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Michael E. Debakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 791-1414
  2. 2
    Grand Valley Endocrinology
    2532 Patterson Rd Ste 10, Grand Junction, CO 81505 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (970) 644-3840

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Community Hospital
  • Delta County Memorial Hospital

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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dermatomyositis
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Fibromyalgia
Gout
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
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Limb Pain
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Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Shoulder
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Sarcoidosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Systemic Sclerosis
Takayasu's Arteritis
Temporal Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Steroid Injection
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal

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About Dr. Joan Appleyard, MD

Specialties*
  • Rheumatology

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Years of Experience
  • 36 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
  • English
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
  • 1821199688
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Education & Certifications

Medical Education
  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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