Rheumatology

Our Memorial Rheumatology team can provide comprehensive outpatient rheumatology care, ranging from:

Evaluation of new and complex rheumatologic conditions
Long-term disease management using treat-to-target strategies
Medication management, including conventional, biologic, and targeted synthetic DMARDs
Pre-treatment screening and ongoing monitoring (e.g., tuberculosis, hepatitis, vaccination status)

Leading our team is Ritu Madan, DO, a board-certified rheumatologist with fellowship training and extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal diseases. Her approach emphasizes early diagnosis, individualized treatment plans, and comprehensive long-term disease management. Dr. Madan’s clinical interests include rheumatoid arthritis and axial and peripheral spondyloarthritis. She works collaboratively with primary care providers and subspecialists to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.

Conditions We Treat

Inflammatory Arthritis: Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis, and inflammatory bowel disease-associated arthritis
Spondyloarthropathies: Axial and peripheral spondyloarthritis
Connective Tissue Diseases: Systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren syndrome, scleroderma, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and mixed connective tissue disease
Vasculitis: Giant cell arteritis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), and related conditions
Crystal Arthropathies: Gout and calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease
Soft Tissue Rheumatic Conditions: Tendinitis, bursitis, and related disorders
Osteoporosis
Other Autoimmune Conditions: Antiphospholipid syndrome, IgG4-related disease, and musculoskeletal sarcoidosis

Our Approach to Care

Early diagnosis and prompt treatment to prevent disease progression and joint damage
Evidence-based care aligned with current rheumatology guidelines
Multidisciplinary collaboration with primary care and specialty services
Emphasis on patient education and shared decision-making
Individualized treatment plans based on disease severity, comorbidities, and patient preferences

Procedures

Joint aspiration
Corticosteroid injections

Infusion Services
Intravenous therapies are administered by trained nursing staff under direct physician supervision at our Memorial Infusion Center. Available treatments include:

Infliximab (Remicade)
Rituximab (Rituxan)
Belimumab (Benlysta)
Abatacept (Orencia)
Anifrolumab (Saphnelo)
Golimumab (Simponi Aria)
Additional approved therapies for rheumatologic conditions

When to See a Rheumatologist
You may benefit from seeing a rheumatologist if you are experiencing symptoms that could be related to inflammation in the joints, muscles, or immune system. Consider an evaluation if you have:

Joint pain, swelling, or stiffness that lasts more than a few weeks, especially if worse in the morning
Ongoing back pain that improves with movement but not with rest, particularly if it began before age 45
Recurrent joint pain or swelling (such as repeated gout flares)
Unexplained fatigue, fevers, or body aches along with joint symptoms
Rashes, dry eyes or mouth, or other symptoms that may suggest an autoimmune condition
Abnormal blood tests related to inflammation or autoimmune disease
Bone loss (osteoporosis) requiring specialized care or treatment

If your symptoms are persistent, worsening, or affecting your daily activities, a rheumatology evaluation can help identify the cause and guide appropriate treatment.

Locations & Contact Information

Memorial Rheumatology
- Outpatient Pavilion
  Entrance E
  1st Floor
  500 London Ave.
  Marysville, OH 43040
  (937) 578-2020 for appointments.
  (937) 578-2302 for clinic.
Memorial Rheumatology
- Memorial Jerome Medical Center
  11850 Sycamore Trace
  Plain City, OH 43064
  (937) 578-2020 for appointments.