Medical Expertise of Dr. Linda Rockhold, MD
Dr. Linda Rockhold specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of different forms of arthritis, gout, lupus, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, and other rheumatological conditions. She also interprets bone density tests and provides IV infusions as a treatment option for rheumatoid and psoriatic arthrits.
About Dr. Linda Rockhold, MD
Linda Rockhold, MD is a board-certified rheumatologist providing care to patients in the Jackson Mississippi area at Mississippi Arthritis Clinic.
Dr. Rockhold educates young physicians in medical training programs at UMMC and William-Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Conditions Treated
Procedures & Services
Patient Education Resources
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) can be treated with both non-surgical and surgical methods. Non-surgical treatments include:Splinting: Wearing a splint at night can help to keep the wrist in a neutral po...
Treatment for psoriatic arthritis typically involves a combination of medications, lifestyle changes, and physical therapy. The goal of treatment is to reduce inflammation and prevent joint damage, wh...
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and damage in various parts of the body, such as the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, heart, and brain. The treatment for lupus is aimed ...
Osteoporosis is a condition that causes the bones to become brittle and fragile, increasing the risk of fractures. Medications for osteoporosis are typically recommended when a person is at high risk ...
Biologic medications are a class of drugs that target specific molecules in the immune system that are involved in the inflammation and joint damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA). They are typic...
Education & Training
- Medical Degree: University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Medicine
- Medical Internship: Baptist Memorial Hospital
- Medical Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Rheumatology Fellowship: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Professional Affiliations
Mississippi Arthritis Clinic, PLLC
Mississippi Arthritis Clinic provides diagnosis and management of arthritis in patients ages 17 and older. Our primary focus is inflammatory disease such as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis. In addition to these conditions, our specialty involves treatment of lupus, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, inflammatory muscle diseases, ankylosing spondylitis, vasculitis and other conditions affecting musculoskeletal and connective tissue structures.
Routine x-rays and DXA bone density testing can also be done onsite. We even have an onsite infusion suite that allows us to provide intravenous infusions in the safest, most affordable way possible. DXA Bone Density Evaluation.