Questions About Rheumatology
Rheumatology is a medical specialty focused on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect the joints, muscles, and bones. Rheumatologists are specially trained to manage conditions such as arthritis, autoimmune disorders, osteoporosis, and more.
You should consider seeing a rheumatologist if you are experiencing symptoms such as joint pain, swelling, stiffness, or difficulty moving. Additionally, if you have already been diagnosed with an autoimmune rheumatic disease, a rheumatologist can provide specialized care and treatment.
Our practice specializes in treating a wide range of autoimmune and musculoskeletal disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus, vasculitis, polymyalgia rheumatica, gout, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis.
No, but we can help determine if you have fibromyalgia vs symptoms attributable to a rheumatologic condition. If fibromyalgia is confirmed, we will assist with transitioning your care to a pain specialist and/or primary care provider if appropriate.
New Patient Questions
You can schedule an appointment by calling our office at 971-384-5722 or by using our online appointment request form. Our staff will be happy to assist you in finding a convenient time for your visit.
We are located in the Cedar Hills neighborhood of Beaverton on the south side of US 26, across the street from the Beaverton DMV.
Yes, you may contact our office with any questions or concerns during our office hours on Monday-Thursday 8 am-5 pm. If you have an urgent medical concern after office hours, you may call our office at 971-384-5722 to be connected to Dr. Portnoff. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911 or seek immediate care at the nearest emergency department.
Some insurance plans require a referral from your primary care physician. It’s best to check with your insurance provider or our office staff to determine if a referral is necessary before scheduling your appointment.
During your initial visit, Dr. Portnoff will review your medical history, perform a physical examination, and may order additional tests or imaging studies to make an accurate diagnosis. You will have the opportunity to discuss your symptoms, concerns, and treatment options.
Please bring your insurance card, photo ID, any relevant medical records, a list of current medications (including over-the-counter supplements), and any questions or concerns you may have about your health.
We accept many insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Health Net, Humana, Medicare, Moda, Pacificsource, Providence, Regence/Blue Shield Blue Cross, Tricare, and United Health Care. Please contact your insurance carrier to determine if we are in-network.
Please direct all prescription refill requests to your pharmacy and allow 24-48 hours for your refill to be processed.
Yes, we offer telemedicine appointments for certain types of visits. Please inquire with our office staff to see if a telemedicine appointment is appropriate for your needs.
Yes! Our 2nd floor office is accessible by elevator and our exam rooms are ADA compliant to allow for use of wheelchairs, knee scooters and walkers.
No problem! We have 2 restrooms available for patient use.
We accept checks and all major credit and debit cards. For security reasons we do not accept cash.
Yes, we offer phlebotomy at the point of care.