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| Lori B. Siegel, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.R. |
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To learn more about Arthritis, please visit the Arthritis Foundation website at www.arthritis.org |
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| Lori B. Siegel, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.R. |
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I am originally from Milwaukee and most of my family is still there. I have wanted to be a physician since I was 6 years old, but I studied languages along with the sciences in college because of my passion for communication and learning about different people and cultures.
A few words about my education and training: |
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Bachelor of Science Degree in 1982 from The University of Wisconsin-Madison, French major and Spanish minor |
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Fac de Lettres, Aix-en-Provence, France, year abroad program |
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Medical Degree in 1987 from The Medical College of Wisconsin |
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Internal Medicine Residency at Georgetown University in Washington, DC |
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Rheumatology Fellowship at Georgetown University in Washington, DC |
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Mini-Fellowship in rehabilitation and musculoskeletal diseases at the NIH in Bethesda, Maryland |
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After my training I came back to the Midwest and became staff and faculty at The Chicago Medical School and the North Chicago Veterans Administration Hospital. I truly found my passion in teaching and became chief of rheumatology, as well as a professor of medicine. I was also Assistant Dean for education and led the school in curricular innovations.
I enjoy writing and speaking and have written many chapters, papers, and spoken on many areas of rheumatology. Along with my teaching, I have actively practiced rheumatology for the past 13 years and enjoy taking care of people. I feel strongly that communication and honesty are essential to a good physician patient relationship.
I love rheumatology because it is one field in which the doctor and patient are a true team discovering the causes of various conditions and working together in treatment plans. I encourage my patients to read about their conditions and medications and ask me lots of questions. Although I feel sad when someone comes to see me because it means they are in pain, I look forward to helping them feel better! |
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| I hope I can help you! |
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