Lomibao Rheumatology and Wellness Care in Rowlett, TX specializes in autoimmune, inflammatory, and rheumatic conditions. Dr. Lomibao is a board-certified, fellowship-trained rheumatologist, and her practice focuses exclusively on the diseases that fall within this specialty.
To help you get to the right doctor as quickly as possible, here are the conditions we do not treat at our practice and where you may want to seek care instead.
If fibromyalgia is your only diagnosis without an underlying autoimmune condition, this is typically managed by your primary care physician, a pain management specialist, or a neurologist. If Dr. Lomibao suspects fibromyalgia coexists with a rheumatic disease, she'll address both.
Generalized body pain, chronic fatigue, or widespread aching without evidence of an autoimmune or inflammatory condition is best evaluated by a primary care provider or pain management specialist.
Torn ligaments, meniscus tears, rotator cuff injuries, herniated discs, and conditions requiring surgical intervention are treated by orthopedic surgeons. Dr. Lomibao can refer you to trusted orthopedic colleagues in the DFW area.
Mechanical back pain, sciatica, and spinal stenosis are typically managed by orthopedists, neurosurgeons, or pain management specialists. However, if inflammatory back pain (like ankylosing spondylitis) is suspected, that does fall within rheumatology.
Tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, or repetitive strain injuries unrelated to a systemic inflammatory condition are managed by sports medicine physicians, orthopedists, or physical therapists.
Multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy, and other neurological disorders are treated by neurologists, even when symptoms overlap with autoimmune disease.
Post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome falls outside the scope of rheumatology. If you believe Lyme disease is contributing to joint symptoms, an infectious disease specialist is the appropriate provider.
Lomibao Rheumatology does not accept workers' compensation cases, disability evaluations, or disability-related documentation of any kind.
We are not contracted with Medicaid plans at this time.
If you're unsure whether your condition falls within rheumatology, our staff is happy to help. Call 469-825-4010 and describe your situation. We'll let you know whether Dr. Lomibao is the right fit or point you toward the right type of specialist.
Dr. Lomibao specializes in rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus (SLE), gout, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, vasculitis, sarcoidosis, systemic autoimmune diseases, and other inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. She also performs joint and bursa injections and trigger point injections in-office.
Visit our Conditions Treated page for the full list, or call 469-825-4010 to schedule an appointment at our Rowlett, TX office.
