LC Rheumatology

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is a nonprofit teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School, based in Boston, MA. Founded in 1996 from the merger of Beth Israel Hospital and New England Deaconess Hospital, BIDMC is a top NIH biomedical research funder with about $200 million in annual research support, overseeing more than 850 active sponsored projects and 200 clinical trials. It operates as part of Beth Israel Lahey Health and features a Level I Trauma Center, 743 beds, and a broad network of care and education. The main campus is at 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215.

Lexington Clinic Rheumatology offers specialty care for arthritis and autoimmune conditions as part of Lexington Clinic’s broader primary and specialized care network in Lexington, KY. Led by Syed Haider Abbas and featuring services in rheumatology, it emphasizes patient-centered, problem-solving care and includes an infusion center expansion. The department sits within a larger health system that provides primary care, walk-in care, oncology, cardiology, dermatology, and more, supported by a team of physicians, advanced practitioners, and an integrated operations and IT/Facilities leadership.

Lexington Medical Center (Lexington Health) is a nonprofit, private hospital network based in West Columbia, SC, serving Columbia, Lexington, and the South Carolina Midlands. Founded in 1971, it operates a medical complex with multiple services including orthopedics, overweight/weight-loss surgery, emergency care, women's services, cancer care, and Alzheimer’s/dementia care. It supports a network of six community medical centers, physician practices, an occupational health facility, a large nursing home, and an Alzheimer’s care center, totaling over 2,000 employees. The center offers general rheumatology and arthritis-related care as part of its broader services in the South Carolina healthcare system, with CMS accreditation and a Level III emergency department. For rheumatology-specific needs, patients can seek medical services under Lexington Health’s comprehensive care programs and physician practices in the region.

UK HealthCare is the University of Kentucky’s nonprofit health system based in Lexington. It includes the university’s hospitals, clinics, outreach locations, and health professions colleges, delivering advanced patient care, research, and education across specialties. Key details: - Type: Nonprofit hospital and health care system - Headquarters: Lexington, Kentucky - Founded: 1955 - Services: Hospitals, clinics, and multidisciplinary care across departments (e.g., cardiovascular, cancer, neuro, transplant, pediatrics, trauma, OB/GYN, radiology, physical/occupational therapy, pharmacy) - Relationship: Branded as UK HealthCare (University of Kentucky HealthCare) - Location for Rheumatology: UK HealthCare facilities in Lexington, KY (address generally at 1000 S. Limestone, Lexington, KY 40536 for main campus) - Contact: Main line +1 859-257-1000; patient/appointment inquiries via UK HealthCare channels - Website: ukhealthcare.uky.edu If you’re specifically seeking Rheumatology care in Lexington, UK HealthCare offers rheumatology clinics within its Lexington campuses as part of its integrated academic medical system. For precise clinic locations, appointment availability, and specialist physicians, check the UK HealthCare Rheumatology page or contact their main line.