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Amicus Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center, Inc. is a Whittier, CA-based rheumatology medical practice (founded 2015) offering care for arthritis, osteoporosis, gout, and autoimmune diseases. Key details: - Location: 12456 W Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90602 (3 offices listed in Whittier) - Ownership/leadership: Private practice; Co-Founder & CEO Tien-I Karleen Su - Team: 7 employees; Medical specialists comprise most staff - Contact: 562-758-6600; contact@amicusarthritis.com - Online presence: amicusarthritis.com; LinkedIn profile; monthly visits around 2,220 - Services: Rheumatology care with advanced treatments for arthritis, osteoporosis, gout, and autoimmune conditions If you’re seeking a rheumatologist in Whittier, Amicus Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center is a local option with multiple Whittier locations and a focus on arthritis and osteoporosis care.

Clinic Type

Rheumatology

Address

Whittier, CA (serving Southeast Los Angeles area)

Phone

562-758-6600

Email

contact@AmicusArthritis.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

  • Rheumatology
  • Osteoporosis treatment
  • Rheumatoid arthritis treatment
  • Osteoarthritis management
  • Autoimmune disease management (Lupus, Sjögren’s, scleroderma, vasculitis, mixed connective tissue disease)
  • Gout management
  • Fibromyalgia management
  • Bone density testing
  • Joint injections
  • Physical therapy referrals
  • Clinical trials access
  • Patient education and support

Technology & Equipment

  • blood work
  • imaging
  • clinical exams
  • bone density scans
  • joint injections

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

FAQs

Do I need a referral to see a rheumatologist in Whittier?

It depends on your insurance. HMO plans usually require a referral from your primary care doctor. PPO plans often let you book directly. Call our office, and we’ll help you figure it out.

How long is the wait for a

Wait times vary by season. We do our best to fit urgent cases in quickly, especially active inflammatory arthritis or a suspected gout flare. Call us at 562-758-6600, and we’ll let you know what’s open.

Do you treat patients in Spanish?

Yes. We have Spanish-speaking staff and a dedicated Spanish-language section on our website.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

  • US News: 5 out of 5 (US News) (Multiple reviews)

Patients praise

  • Compassionate and thorough approach to patient care
  • Friendly and helpful support staff
  • Physicians are perceived as knowledgeable and expert in their fields

Common complaints

  • Patient feedback is generally limited online, though some reviews highlight difficulties during challenging health situations.

"They helped me during one of the worst and most difficult. From the very beginning, they listened without judgment, took my concerns seriously, and made me..."

Yelp user review

"My care is always great and Dr Gelfand knows exactly what he is doing. The staff are all very friendly and help with my quality care as well."

MapQuest user review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.

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