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Why choose West Michigan Rheumatology?

In 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 West Michigan Rheumatology achieved a maximum MIPs Quality Score of 100%, distinguishing our practice as providing the highest quality care by the Centers for Medicare Services (CMS). Shared decision-making (SDM) is an underpinning of patient centered care.

Why choose our rheumatology care?

We understand that our care to you is an essential medical service and that you count on us. Many rheumatology patients have diseases, or take medications, that require intensive monitoring and management.

Do I have to pay to see a rheumatologist or assistant?

We promise you will always see your rheumatologist, never an assistant, and will never be charged a facility fee. To make care more coordinated, our electronic medical records are linked and communicate with many other systems including: MercyHealth, Spectrum Health, MetroHealth, Borgess and Mayo Clinic.

Welcome to West Michigan Rheumatology

We understand that our care to you is an essential medical service and that you count on us. Many rheumatology patients have diseases, or take medications, that require intensive monitoring and management.

Integrated Clinical Care

We provide outstanding care for patients with immune-mediated and rheumatic disease, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, poly and dermatomyositis, psoriatic arthritis and various types of vasculitis.

Nationally Recognized Quality

MIPS is a mandated national medical quality program. Electronic medical records are used to continuously audit and report your physician’s interaction with each patient. This attempts to measure and compare quality of care with the goal of improving patient experience by encouraging patient centered care.

Championing Shared Decision-Making

Shared decision-making (SDM) is an underpinning of patient centered care. It begins with an attitude of mutual respect between the physician and patient and takes form in the dialogue where facts, personal values and choice are shared.

Research News

Bias, disinformation, and ‘fake news’ have taken a toll on peoples trust of information from retail news, political parties and public health sources. This is particularly visible with vaccine hesitancy but also with some riskier medical treatments.

For Your Joints, Muscles, & Bones

UM Health-West Rheumatology is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of these painful, sometimes debilitating, rheumatic illnesses for adults as well as children. Our expert rheumatologists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of the pain usually caused by inflammation, swelling and pain in the joints, muscles or bones.

Treatments & Capabilities

UM Health-West has expertise to treat a wide range of rheumatic conditions, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, tendonitis, back pain and pediatric rheumatic diseases.

Athena Patient Portal

Taking just a few minutes to Register will give you access to valuable information and services provided in a secure and confidential manner. Once Registered and Logged on you will be able to:

How to Register

Click "Portal Login" here or on the right side of this page > > > Follow the instructions provided on the page that opens.

Personal Health Records

Google has introduced a tool that allows you to store and manage your health records online, and share them with any provider you choose. Microsoft's Health Vault can also download results from certain medical devices, like blood-pressure and glucose monitors , to track your vital signs.