Rheumatology

Rheumatologists concern themselves with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving joints, bones and other connective tissues. This encompasses a broad range of diseases including arthritis, osteoporosis, gout, lupus, back pain, tendonitis and fibromyalgia. At BVMA, our rheumatologists are skilled at comprehensive diagnostic/therapeutic evaluation and treatment for adults with acute and chronic rheumatic diseases. The doctors provide diagnostic EMGs and bone densitometry (DEXA) at our facility.
 

James A. Gideon, M.D., Ph.D. has achieved several educational milestones including a Bachelor and Masters of Science in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, a Ph.D. in Environmental Health from the University of Cincinnati and a Doctor of Medicine from The Ohio State University. Dr. Gideon completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Cincinnati and his Rheumatology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Gideon's background includes experience as a chemical engineer and as a Branch Chief for the Centers for Disease Control before beginning his Rheumatology practice with BVMA in August of 2002.

Michael W. Lindamood, M.D., M.P.H. began practicing Rheumatology at Blanchard Valley Medical Associates in July of 1976 after earning a Bachelor of Science Degree from Mount Union College and a Doctor of Medicine Degree from The Ohio State University. He also completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus and a fellowship in Rheumatology at the University of Colorado in Denver. Dr. Lindamood is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology, and also returned to school to earn his Master of Public Health Degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin.