south texas arthrits care center patient portal

How do I contact a rheumatologist in Texas?

The South Texas Health System Clinics Patient Portal is your personal view into the electronic medical record that your healthcare providers use to manage and document your care. Click one of the below links to access your Patient Portal. If you are new to the Patient Portal, please use the "New User" link.

How do I contact South Texas Health Information Management Department?

South Texas Arthritis Care Center is a group practice with 1 location. Currently, South Texas Arthritis Care Center specializes in Internal Medicine, Rheumatology and Nurse Practitioner with 4 physicians. ... Accepting New Patients: Yes. Medicare Accepted: Yes. Medicaid Accepted: No. Physicians at this location. Jacqueline M. Aguirre Not ...

Where are my medical records kept at South Texas?

Dr. Pineda is the first in South Texas to provide cutting edge therapy such as Ultrasound-Guided Platelet Rich Plasma Injections for various joint and soft tissue conditions, and other regenerative treatments. Dr. Pineda is also passionate about sharing with her patients how a healthy lifestyle plays a role in treating medical conditions ...

WHY ARE YOU IMPORTANT TO SOUTH TEXAS ARTHRITIS CARE CENTER?

Dr. Pineda has a passion for rheumatology, in putting the disease puzzle together in order to solve the mystery, define the disease and improve the patient's quality of life. Autoimmune disease and arthritis are lifelong problems and Dr. Pineda enjoys the long-term relationships she develops with patients.

EMILY PINEDA, M.D

Dr. Emily Pineda, founder of South Texas Arthritis Care Center, graduated from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines. She completed her Internal Medicine residency in Sound Shore Medical Center, New Rochelle, New York. She completed her rheumatology fellowship at the prestigious Brown University program, Providence, Rhode Island.

Does South Texas Healthcare System keep medical records?

These records are kept in strict confidence and are not released without the written consent of the patient, except as required by law.

Can you share your health records with other providers?

No. Only you may elect to share summaries of your care with other healthcare providers. We do not share your personal information and strictly follow our Privacy Policy. You may read that policy online or when you enroll in Health Records Online.

What is health records online?

Health Records Online enables you to manage your health anytime using your computer, smartphone or tablet. Connect with your doctors no matter where you are, at home, around town, or out of state.

Do you charge for copying medical records?

Fees: No fee will be charged for records copied at the request of a healthcare provider or sent to a healthcare provider at the request of a patient for the purpose of continuing care. There is a fee charged for the search and duplication of medical records for personal reasons, attorney requests or insurance requests.

Is arthritis a genetic disease?

Many forms of rheumatic diseases, including forms of arthritis, have a genetic basis. Recent studies have revealed that several autoimmune diseases have a similar genetic basis.

What is a rheumatologist?

A rheumatologist is an internist or pediatrician who received further training in the diagnosis (detection) and treatment of musculoskeletal disease and systemic autoimmune conditions commonly referred to as rheumatic diseases. Continue Reading.