
Dr. Richard I Sperling MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
72 Washington St Suite 1200 Taunton MA, 02780About
Dr. Richard Sperling is a rheumatologist practicing in Taunton, MA. Dr. Sperling specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Sperling treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
Education and Training
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Rheumatology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The effects of dietary n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on neutrophils.
- Dietary omega-3 fatty acids: effects on lipid mediators of inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Effects of dietary fish oil on leukocyte leukotriene and PAF generation and on
- Diet therapy in rheumatoid arthritis.
- Validation of a meta-analysis: the effects of fish oil in rheumatoid arthritis.
- Eicosanoids in rheumatoid arthritis.
Treatments
- Psoriasis
- Osteoporosis
- Arthritis
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Back Pain
- Pain
- Tendonitis
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Nearby Providers
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- Aleksander Feokitstov1 Washington Street Taunton Massachusetts 2780
- Dr. Karmela Chan M.D.49 Seekonk St Providence RI 02906
- Dr. Thomas G Conley M.D.440 E Central St Franklin MA 02038
- Dr. Stuart T Schwartz MD375 WAMPANOAG TRAIL E. PROVIDENCE RI 02915
- Dr. Iulia C. Grillo MD111 Brewster St Pawtucket RI 02860
Nearest Hospitals
MORTON HOSPITALl
88 WASHINGTON STREET TAUNTON MA 2780STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
211 PARK STREET ATTLEBORO MA 2703GOOD SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTERl
235 NORTH PEARL STREET BROCKTON MA 2301