arapc patient portal

What is the patient portal?

The Patient Portal is a secure, confidential, and easy-to-use website that provides easy communication with Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates.

What is the arthritis and rheumatism portal?

The Patient Portal is a secure, confidential, and convenient Web site that provides easy communication with Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates, P.C. It uses the latest encryption technology to deliver secure communication between patients and our office.

Why choose Ara imaging services?

For more than 60 years, ARA has committed itself to innovation and invests in the latest technology to provide the highest quality of care to patients and referring physicians.Today ARA is one of the largest providers of outpatient imaging services in Central Texas.

Welcome to ARA

Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates, P.C., is the largest Rheumatology practice in the Washington, D.C., area. Since 1975, the group has served this community and has been dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of persons with disorders of the joints, muscles, tendons, and other connective tissue.

What is a Rheumatologist?

Rheumatologists are physicians who, following 4 years of medical school and 3 years in an internal medicine residency, go on to complete an extra 2-3 years of fellowship training focused on the management of chronic musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions.

Are you interested in Clinical Trials?

The Center for Rheumatology and Bone Research is a division of Arthritis and Rheumatism Associates, PC, a 25-physician rheumatology practice. The Center was developed to give our patients access to the most recent therapies for the treatment of rheumatic diseases through participation in clinical trials.

What are the requirements for virtual visits?

Requirements for a Virtual Visit. Virtual appointments must be conducted using a device that has both a microphone and a camera. This can be your smartphone, an iPad or tablet, laptop computer or a desktop computer. Most desktop computers don’t come with a camera and microphone so please check yours before scheduling your appointment.

What do you do the day before a telehealth appointment?

The day before your appointment, you will receive an email and/or text message from us to confirm your virtual visit and pay your copay or co-insurance, if applicable. The day of your appointment, you will receive another email and/or text from us indicating it is time for your telehealth visit.

What is the philosophy of care at ARA?

Philosophy of Care. Treating the total person, not just the disease, is the underlying philosophy at ARA. To this end, physicians consider the social and emotional impact of a disease or condition as they develop treatment plans. They encourage patients to express concerns, ask questions, and stay informed.

What schools does ARA teach?

ARA physicians contribute to the community by teaching medical students, interns, residents and fellows from the Georgetown, George Washington, and University of Maryland Schools of Medicine, and the National Institutes of Health.