Dr. Rajitha Premaratne, MD
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Rheumatology
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Rheumatology & Arthritis Consultants
1980 Mesquite Avenue, Suite 103
Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86403
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Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86403
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(928) 680-4255
Medical Expertise of Dr. Rajitha Premaratne, MD
Dr. Premaratne has a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus, Vasculitis, and Osteoporosis and has also completed specialized training in musculoskeletal ultrasound guided injections.
About Dr. Rajitha Premaratne, MD
Dr. Premaratne is a board-certified Rheumatologist providing care to patients in Lake Havasu Arizona at Rheumatology & Arthritis Consultants
Patient Education Resources
Can carpal tunnel syndrome be treated without surgery?
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...
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...
Is Long Covid similar to chronic fatigue syndrome?
Long Covid, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is a term used to describe the persistence of symptoms for weeks or months following a COVID-19 infection. Long-term sympt...
Long Covid, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is a term used to describe the persistence of symptoms for weeks or months following a COVID-19 infection. Long-term sympt...
What are the treatments for psoriatic arthritis?
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...
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...
What is the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are two different types of arthritis, which have different causes, symptoms, and treatments.Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, and is caused b...
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are two different types of arthritis, which have different causes, symptoms, and treatments.Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, and is caused b...
When should I consider taking a medication for osteoporosis?
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 ...
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 ...
Education & Training
Dr. Premaratne completed his rheumatology Fellowship at the University of Kansas Medical Center and an Internal Medicine residency at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in Saint Louis, Missouri where he also served as junior faculty and chief resident for one year.
Rheumatology & Arthritis Consultants
Rheumatology & Arthritis Consultants was founded by Rajitha L. Premaratne, MD, a board certified rheumatologist, to meet a growing need for a rheumatologist in Lake Havasu City and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to provide professional, compassionate care to help our patients live pain free. We make every effort to see new patients in a timely manner.
At Rheumatology & Arthritis Consultants, we treat a wide variety a rheumatologic diseases including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Lupus, Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Scleroderma, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Gout, Vasculitis and many more. Dr. Premaratne specializes in non-surgical treatments for Osteoarthritis including ultrasound guided injections.
At Rheumatology & Arthritis Consultants, we treat a wide variety a rheumatologic diseases including Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Lupus, Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Sjogren’s Syndrome, Scleroderma, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Gout, Vasculitis and many more. Dr. Premaratne specializes in non-surgical treatments for Osteoarthritis including ultrasound guided injections.