Texas Arthritis

ITIS: A Supercharged Mediterranean Diet for RA The ITIS diet, a new approach to the Mediterranean diet, may have particular benefits for rheumatoid arthritis. A recent study of ITIS shows a positive effect on the microbiome, a key player in disease severity and outcomes

Vitamin D and Marine n-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation and Prevention of Autoimmune Disease in the VITAL Randomized Controlled Trial - ACR Meeting Abstracts Background/Purpose: In observational studies, vitamin D has been inconsistently associated with reduced risk of several autoimmune diseases, and a large randomized, controlled trial has been lacking. Dietary marine-derived long-chain omega-3 (n−3) fatty acids decrease systemic inflammation and ame...

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No Higher Risk for Rheumatic Flares Seen After COVID Vaccination The findings may help rheumatologists to convince patients to get Pfizer and Moderna shots.

Happy Anniversary Texas Arthritis!

TARYN HOPE, MPAS, PA-C
Taryn Hope began her education at Texas A&M University before becoming a certified Occupational Therapist with a degree from UT Medical Branch – Galveston. She decided to extend her medical career and received her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from UT Southwestern. Prior to specializing in Rheumatology, Taryn served the North Texas and East Texas areas in the field of Family Practice and Urgent Care.

“Helping patients achieve maximal functioning and wellness, as a collaborative effort of education and treatment, is the most rewarding aspect of my profession.”

She is currently nationally certified and licensed by the state of Texas as a Physician Assistant. She has furthered her education with additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound.

Taryn and her husband, John, have two active children that are involved in many activities in their home community. In their free time, they enjoy watching their children participate in sports, travel, enjoy outdoor activities, and just spend time together as a family. She is proud and honored to be a part of Texas Arthritis as Rheumatology Specialists, and to serve the great people of this community.

We are closed Monday, February 15 - Thursday, February 18, due to the extreme winter weather.

Please stay safe & warm! ⛄️

Happy Birthday Dr. Graves! 🥳

Busy South Tyler clinic seeks Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Ideal candidate is a fast-paced, detail-oriented team player.

Current LVN or RN License
Vocational/technical school
0-1 year experience in a clinic setting. Specialty experience a plus!
Some computer knowledge, with ability to do data entry. NextGen is our EHR.
Basic nursing skills
Assisting doctors and other medical staff with a variety of medical responsibilities
Demonstrating exceptional customer service to patients, families, referral sources, and co-workers.
Spanish language a plus!
Excellent pay (DOE), excellent hours and comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $15.00 to $24.00 /hour

We are thankful for our DOCTORS! 💙🧡

As a precautionary measure for our immune suppressed patients, Texas Arthritis is implementing protocol to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
If you are experiencing symptoms of FEVER, COUGH, RUNNY NOSE, SHORTNESS OF BREATH or RECENT TRAVEL TO HIGH RISK AREAS:
• PLEASE DO NOT ENTER OUR BUILDING.
• CALL OUR OFFICE TO RESCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT and/or SPEAK TO A NURSE AT
903-561-9255.
Additionally, we are limiting access to our office to patients and staff only.

We will check temperatures of all employees and patients before gaining entry to our exam areas.

Thorough sanitation of surfaces will be done after each patient exam.

We take seriously the potential risk to our patient population and thank you for your cooperation and support.

The Prevalence and Characteristics of Fibromyalgia in the 2012 National Health Interview Survey Background Most knowledge of fibromyalgia comes from the clinical setting, where healthcare-seeking behavior and selection issues influence study results. The characteristics of fibromyalgia in the general population have not been studied in detail. Methods We developed and tested surrogate study sp...

Happy Anniversary to us!

Dr. Graves & Dr. Vasquez began seeing patients as Texas Arthritis 13 years ago today.

We are so thankful for the continued opportunity to serve our patients and community.