Rheumatology Co-Management in Rowlett, TX

Autoimmune and rheumatic diseases rarely stay in one lane. Lupus can affect your kidneys. Rheumatoid arthritis medications need liver monitoring. Psoriatic arthritis involves both your joints and your skin. Gout raises cardiovascular risk. When your disease crosses specialty lines, your doctors need to communicate, and that communication needs a quarterback.

Dr. Frances Lomibao provides rheumatology co-management in Rowlett, TX, working directly with your primary care physician, dermatologist, nephrologist, cardiologist, orthopedist, and other specialists to create a coordinated care plan. No contradicting treatments, no conflicting medications, no falling through the cracks.

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What Co-Management Looks Like at Lomibao Rheumatology

Co-management isn't just sending a referral letter. Dr. Lomibao actively communicates with your other providers, shares lab results and treatment plans, and adjusts her approach based on what your full care team is seeing.

Her patients consistently praise this approach. When your rheumatologist talks to your other doctors, you spend less time repeating your story, less time worrying about drug interactions, and more time focused on feeling better.

When Co-Management Makes a Difference

Autoimmune Disease With Organ Involvement

If lupus is affecting your kidneys, Dr. Lomibao works with your nephrologist to choose medications that treat the autoimmune component without compromising kidney function. If RA medications need liver or lung monitoring, she coordinates those checks with your primary care team.

Overlapping Skin and Joint Disease

Psoriatic arthritis requires a unified approach between rheumatology and dermatology. Dr. Lomibao and your dermatologist align on biologic therapies that target both skin and joint symptoms rather than running separate treatment tracks.

Pre-Surgical and Post-Surgical Coordination

Patients with autoimmune disease who need surgery often need medication adjustments beforehand. Dr. Lomibao manages the timing of immunosuppressive medications around surgical dates to balance infection risk with disease control.

Pregnancy Planning With Autoimmune Disease

Several rheumatic disease medications are unsafe during pregnancy. Dr. Lomibao coordinates with your OB-GYN or maternal-fetal medicine specialist to transition you to pregnancy-safe therapies while keeping your disease controlled.

Managing Medication Side Effects Across Specialties

Corticosteroids can affect blood sugar, bone density, and eye health. Dr. Lomibao proactively monitors for these effects and involves the right specialists when needed.

Cardiovascular Risk in Inflammatory Disease

Chronic inflammation from RA, lupus, and other conditions increases heart disease risk. Dr. Lomibao works with your cardiologist or primary care provider to make sure inflammatory and cardiovascular risk are being managed together.

How Referring Physicians Work With Dr. Lomibao

Dr. Lomibao welcomes referrals from primary care physicians and specialists throughout the DFW area. She provides timely consultation notes, communicates directly when urgent findings arise, and keeps referring providers informed at every stage of treatment.

If you're a physician looking to refer a patient, you can reach the office at 469-825-4010 or submit a referral through the referring physicians portal on our website.

Frequently Asked Questions About Co-Management

Will Dr. Lomibao replace my primary care doctor?

No. She works alongside your PCP and other specialists. Your primary care physician remains the central coordinator of your overall health, with Dr. Lomibao managing the rheumatic disease component.

How does Dr. Lomibao communicate with my other doctors?

Through consultation notes shared after each visit, direct phone calls for urgent matters, and referral communications. She’s thorough and proactive about keeping everyone aligned.

Can I see Dr. Lomibao if I already have a rheumatologist?

If you’re looking to switch providers, yes. Dr. Lomibao is currently welcoming new patients. Call 469-825-4010 to check availability.

My disease affects multiple organs. Can one doctor manage all of it?

A rheumatologist manages the autoimmune disease itself, which drives involvement in multiple organs. Dr. Lomibao coordinates with organ-specific specialists so the autoimmune treatment plan and organ-focused care don’t conflict.

When your care team works together, everything works better. Call Lomibao Rheumatology and Wellness Care at 469-825-4010 to schedule your appointment in Rowlett, TX.