Medical Expertise of Dr. Rebecca Callis, MD
Dr. Callis pecializes in the diagnosis and treatment of different forms of arthritis, gout, lupus, fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, and other rheumatological conditions.
About Dr. Rebecca Callis, MD
Rebecca Callis, MD is a board-certified rheumatologist providing care to patients in the Salem, Oregon area at Salem Rheumatology. (also referred to as River Valley Rheumatology and Infusions, Inc.)
Conditions Treated
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
Autoimmune Disorders
Fibromyalgia
Gout
Lupus - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Procedures & Services
Biologic Medications for Psoriatic Arthritis
Biologics for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Test
Patient Education Resources
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 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...
What is the treatment for rheumatoid arthritis?
Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) typically involves a combination of medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes. The goal of treatment is to reduce inflammation and prevent joint dama...
Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) typically involves a combination of medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes. The goal of treatment is to reduce inflammation and prevent joint dama...
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 ...
When should I consider using a biologic to treat my rheumatoid arthritis?
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...
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
Dr. Callis attended the University of Kentucky for undergraduate degree in Biology and for Medical School. She then attended Barnes-Jewish Hospital / Washington University for her Internal Medicine Residency and Rheumatology Fellowship.
Professional Affiliations
