Rheumatology Specialist Joins Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

Rheumatology specialist Alejandra Rodriguez-Paez, MD, has joined the team at Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI). Dr. Rodriguez is board-certified in rheumatology and internal medicine. She specializes in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, gout, Sjögren’s syndrome, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoporosis, vasculitis and other connective tissue diseases.

Dr. Rodriguez works closely with her patients to develop effective, highly individualized approaches to care that may include medications, physical therapy, exercise, diet and more. With a focus on managing rheumatologic care for the long-term and customizing treatment plans for each patient, she presents options that range from conservative to aggressive, helping patients evaluate and choose treatment plans that will help them achieve their best function.

Born in Colombia, Dr. Rodriguez speaks Spanish fluently and ranked 1st among 153 students in her medical school class. She completed her residency in internal medicine and her fellowship in rheumatology at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. Married with two young children, Dr. Rodriguez enjoys playing soccer with her family and Zumba fitness. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Rodriguez, please call 847-375-3000.

About Illinois Bone & Joint Institute
Illinois Bone & Joint Institute is one of the largest independent physician-owned orthopaedic practices in the U.S. More than 90 board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians and surgeons treat children and adults, with expertise in every orthopaedic specialty. IBJI offers patients collaborative, integrated care including advanced MRI and bone density diagnostics, sports training and medicine, rheumatology, podiatry, pain management, wellness, rehabilitation, and surgical and non-surgical treatments and therapies. IBJI has locations throughout Chicago and the north/northwest suburbs. IBJI’s OrthoAccess® walk-in clinics offer same day immediate orthopaedic care. IBJI was founded in 1990 and incorporates decades of experience from highly-skilled and respected provider teams. For more information please visit www.IBJI.com.