Vivek Joseph, MD

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A Specialist in Rheumatology

Dr. Vivek Joseph specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of systemic autoimmune diseases and inflammatory arthritis. He is certified in the use of ultrasound to optimize diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic conditions.

Dr. Joseph serves as clinical assistant professor of medicine at the Sanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota.

He believes in the importance of providing competent, compassionate and innovative rheumatological care in a healing environment.

He treats various conditions, including:

  • Arthritis related to inflammatory bowel disease
  • Gout
  • Autoimmune Myositis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Polymyalgia rheumatica
  • Psoriatic arthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Scleroderma
  • Sjogren’s syndrome
  • Spondyloarthritis
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Systemic Vasculitis

He provides these services:

  • Obtaining a focused history and performing a physical examination to diagnose and treat autoimmune diseases
  • Use of ultrasounds to diagnose and treat arthritis

Speaks: English

Specialties

(605) 328-3485

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:
Rheumatology: Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Residency:
Internal Medicine: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ
Medical School:
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India

Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Rheumatology

Experience & Research

Professional Membership:

American College of Rheumatology

Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Sanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota

Idea of Care

I believe in caring for patients by providing competent, compassionate and innovative rheumatologic care in a healing environment. I seek to exceed the expectations of those whom I have the honor of serving.

Personal Interests

Dr. Joseph enjoys hiking, cooking and watching or playing soccer.

Awards and Distinctions

Chief Rheumatology Fellow, Drexel University (2018-2019)
Member of Ultrasound School of North American Rheumatologists (USSONAR)

Additional Locations

Sanford Aberdeen Clinic

3015 Third Ave. SE
Aberdeen, South Dakota 57401

(605) 226-5500

Sanford Imagenetics

1321 W. 22nd St.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105

(605) 404-4000

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