At Brevard Rheumatology & Arthritis Center, our Board Certified rheumatologist specializes in the treatment of different types of arthritis, systemic autoimmune disorders and osteoporosis. We are keenly aware of the needs of our patients, and strive to provide compassionate care throughout our patient’s journey, from their disease onset to remission. Ensuring your comfort, safety and satisfaction is our utmost goal.
Arthritis can be a debilitating disease, but new treatments and techniques are available to help.
Ultrasound has now become an invaluable tool in evaluation of musculoskeletal disorders. It is a simple.
Our highly experienced rheumatologist provides all types of intra articular, bursal, tendon sheath, carpal tunnel, nerve blocks, trigger point and soft tissue injections. We have advanced ultrasound equipment to help visualize tendons, nerves, and joints non-invasively when needed. We also administer visco-supplementation such as Euflexxa, Synvisc or other types of Hyaluronic acid. We can also offer PRP(Platelet Rich Plasma) injections when appropriate.
If you don’t respond to traditional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), we may probably say it’s time for a biologic.
Some selected patients who have failed all standard treatments options could benefit from participating in new drug trials.
We strongly believe in educating patients throughout the process. All of the Rheumatic and Autoimmune conditions have both genetic and environmental causes
You will be seen by a rheumatologist with extensive training in Internal Medicine and further specialist training and board certification in Rheumatology. Your rheumatologist believes in evidence-based medicine and not eminence-based medicine. So, if we recommend a medication for you, it is because scientific evidence shows its benefits and not just “because we said so”.
We know that when you want to see a rheumatologist, you should be able to see them within a reasonable time; if we give you an appointment for three months from today, your condition could worsen in the interim. We therefore make every effort to see all new patients within a reasonable time frame. Additionally, if your physician feels you should be seen sooner, we ALWAYS try to see you within 1 week. If it means we have to stay back in the evening to see you or work on the weekend, we will!
Your time is just as important as ours. No one wants to wait for an hour to see their physician. We respect your time and we hope you will respect ours as well. We request that you arrive on time for your appointment. If you are a new patient, we would appreciate it if you can come 15 minutes prior to your appointment time so that you can finish all paperwork and be seen on time. Our new patient form is available online (in a secure format) to save you time and energy.
We use a CMS compliant Electronic Medical Record system- this allows us to be a “paperless” office- allowing us to store all documents electronically and securely. Using our Patient Portal, you will be able to access your records from the comfort of your home and electronically communicate with your physician. Your referring physician will get a report of your visit, – so that they are kept up to date on your health status.
We accept all major health insurance plans and are conveniently located on Wickham Rd with easy access from US-1 as well as I-95
Our team provides care with compassion and makes best efforts to help our patients. We believe in educating and involving patients to help in formulating a personalized treatment plan.
We take interest in solving the most complex medical issues and aim to bring advanced medical knowledge, expertise and care in Rheumatology to Brevard County.
I would not hesitate to recommend Dr Kumar to anyone. His gentleness, kindness, and compassion were striking and stood out immediately. He does not make you feel rushed and is happy to explain and answer any question you may have in a way that does not make you feel silly for asking. His office staff are highly competent and helpful and very good at what they do. They run a very well oiled machine. I will happily continue to see Dr. Kumar for my rheumatology care.
I have been seeing Dr Kumar for over 4 years now and he is by far the best rheumatologist I’ve ever seen. He is compassionate and understanding. He listens to my questions and concerns. He is always thinking of ways to help me manage my disease.
Dr. Kumar has been one of the kindest, most informative doctors I have been to. He made me feel at ease. He is compassionate and gives you his full attention. I did not feel rushed. I am very happy with the care. He is an outstanding doctor.
Dr. Kumar has been one of the kindest, most informative doctors I have been to. He made me feel at ease. He is compassionate and gives you his full attention. I did not feel rushed. I am very happy with the care. He is an outstanding doctor.
Dr Kumar Is an incredible physician with an excellent bedside manner. Health First is lucky to have him.
Dr Kumar has been such a blessing to me on my journey. He always listens and addresses any concerns I have in a way that I clearly understand.