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Dr. Joel Block, MD

Rheumatology* Age 68
Dr. Joel Block, MD
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Dr. Joel Block, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Joel Block, MD
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Dr. Joel Block, MD

Rheumatology* Age 68
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. Joel Block, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Joel Block, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Chicago, IL and has 42 years experience. They graduated from Washington University in 1982 and completed a residency at University Chicago Medical Center.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. At present, Dr. Block received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Block is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chronic Pain
Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chronic Pain
Fibromyalgia
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Raynaud's Disease
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthritis of the Neck
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Behçet's Disease
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
De Quervain's Disease
Degenerative Disc Disease
Dermatomyositis
Difficulty With Walking
Dry Eyes
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Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Gout
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Hip Cancer
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Sarcoid Arthropathy
Sarcoidosis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Stiff-Man Syndrome
Still's Disease
Systemic Sclerosis
Systemic Vasculitis
Temporal Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Steroid Injection
Ultrasound
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

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Locations

  1. 1 Univ. Rheumatologists
    1611 W Harrison St Ste 510, Chicago, IL 60612
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3.8
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Apr 08, 2023
Dr. Block is an excellent doctor and very knowledgeable. He cares about his patients. He has given me very good care.
— Apr 08, 2023
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Specialties*
Rheumatology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Washington University
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • University Chicago Medical Center
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Chicago Medical Center
    1985
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Rush Medical College
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Block, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Block's profile.

Dr. Joel Block, MD is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joel Block, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL