Rheumatology Care Center

Rheumatology Care Center Rheumatology Care Center treats complex rheumatic and auto-immune diseases, including rheumatoid art Baltimore Pike, Suite B in Media, PA 19063.

Rheumatology Care Center Overview

- Rheumatology Care Center provides medical services to people with rheumatic and autoimmune diseases.

- Our goal is to help people suffering with rheumatic and autoimmune diseases to do more of what they WANT, NEED, LOVE and HAVE to do.

- Did you know that 60% of people with inadequately treated rheumatoid arthritis are unable to work 10 years after the onset of the disease?

- Rheumatology Care Center will offer a full range of rheumatology services for those facing short-term challenges as well as those facing ongoing, longer-term issues. Among the diseases people face that Rheumatology Care Center can assist with are: Osteoarthritis, Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Tendinitis, Lupus, Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, Polymyalgia, Rheumatica (PMR) and Polymyositis

- Rheumatology Care Center is located at 1022 E. o Convenient from Paoli, Wayne, Malvern, Upper Darby, Media, Haverford, Bryn Mawr, Ardmore, Chester, Glen Mills, Newtown Square, etc.

- Office hours are will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8 am to 4 pm.

- Rheumatology Care Center accepts most insurance plans.

- Appointments can be made by calling the office at 484-428-3336, or by emailing Melanie Murtha at mmurtha@rheumcarecenter.com

- Rheumatology Care Center is owned and operated by Dr. Thais Moldovan MD

- Quick facts about Dr. Moldovan
o She is a double certified physician in internal medicine and rheumatology. o She is Multi-lingual (English, Spanish and Portuguese). o She is originally from Brazil
o She completed three years of internal medicine residency and two years of rheumatology fellowship at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia.

03/12/2026

🇺🇸 Starting gout treatment can trigger flares because falling uric acid levels mobilize stored crystals — temporarily increasing inflammation.

🇧🇷 O início do tratamento da gota pode causar crise porque a queda do ácido úrico mobiliza cristais — aumentando a inflamação temporariamente.

🇺🇸Gout isn’t just a random bout of pain, it’s a metabolic condition that moves in stages. The earlier you intervene, the...
03/10/2026

🇺🇸Gout isn’t just a random bout of pain, it’s a metabolic condition that moves in stages. The earlier you intervene, the better your joints will thank you in ten years. 🥂 Prioritize hydration, watch the purines, and talk to your doctor about your levels!

🇧🇷 A gota não é apenas uma dorzinha aleatória, é uma condição metabólica que evolui em estágios. Quanto antes você intervir, mais as suas articulações agradecerão daqui a dez anos. 🥂 Priorize a hidratação, fique de olho nas purinas e converse com seu médico sobre os seus níveis!

03/05/2026

🇺🇸 Why do gout attacks keep coming back? 🔁
Gout flares are not isolated events — they are a sign of persistently elevated uric acid levels in the body. Even when pain disappears, urate crystals may remain silently deposited inside the joints.

🇧🇷 Por que as crises de gota continuam voltando? 🔁
As crises de gota não são episódios isolados — elas indicam níveis persistentemente elevados de ácido úrico no organismo. Mesmo quando a dor desaparece, cristais de urato podem permanecer silenciosamente depositados nas articulações.

03/03/2026

🇺🇸 Why do gout attacks usually happen at night? 🌙
During sleep, our body goes through changes that favor crystal formation inside the joints. Body temperature drops, dehydration increases after hours without drinking water, and uric acid becomes more concentrated in the blood.

🇧🇷 Por que as crises de gota acontecem mais à noite? 🌙
Durante o sono, o corpo passa por mudanças que favorecem a formação de cristais nas articulações. A temperatura corporal diminui, f**amos mais desidratados após horas sem ingerir líquidos e o ácido úrico f**a mais concentrado no sangue.

02/26/2026
02/24/2026

🇺🇸 Dinner stress? Not anymore 🍽️✨
This creamy chicken & potato skillet is easy, comforting, and packed with flavor — the kind of meal everyone asks for again and again.

One pan. Simple ingredients. Zero complications.
After today, dinner will never be a problem again 🤍

Save this recipe and try it tonight!

🇧🇷Problema com o jantar? Nunca mais 🍽️✨
Essa frigideira cremosa de frango com batatas é prática, reconfortante e cheia de sabor — aquele tipo de receita que todo mundo pede repetição.

Uma panela só. Ingredientes simples. Zero complicação.
Depois de hoje, o jantar não será mais um problema 🤍

Salve essa receita e teste hoje!

❄️ Office Closure Notice – Monday, February 23 ❄️Due to the incoming snowstorm and forecast of heavy snowfall, our offic...
02/22/2026

❄️ Office Closure Notice – Monday, February 23 ❄️

Due to the incoming snowstorm and forecast of heavy snowfall, our office will be closed on Monday, February 23 to keep our patients and staff safe.

Our team is currently contacting patients by phone to help reschedule appointments as soon as possible.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Please stay safe and warm. 🤍

— Rheumatology Care Center

02/19/2026

🇺🇸 I get asked this all the time: What does a rheumatologist actually do?
It’s not just about arthritis.
We diagnose and treat autoimmune diseases, joint pain, inflammation, osteoporosis, gout, lupus, and much more.

Your symptoms deserve answers. 💙

🇧🇷 Eu escuto essa pergunta o tempo todo: O que um reumatologista realmente faz?

Não é só sobre artrite. Tratamos doenças autoimunes, dores articulares, inflamações, osteoporose, gota, lúpus e muito mais.

Seus sintomas merecem respostas. 💙

02/17/2026

🇺🇸 Joint pain and stiffness don’t have to control your life. Small, consistent movements can make a big difference.
Here are 6 simple exercises to help you feel better, move better, and stay active 💪✨

🇧🇷 Dor e rigidez nas articulações não precisam controlar a sua vida. Pequenos movimentos feitos com consistência fazem toda a diferença.
Aqui estão 6 exercícios simples para você se sentir melhor, se movimentar melhor e manter-se ativo 💪✨

02/12/2026

🇺🇸 Yes, dessert can fit into your routine. 🍮✨ This pudding has only 180 kcal — creamy, satisfying, and proof that balance beats restriction.
Save this recipe for later and enjoy without guilt 🤍

🇧🇷 Sim, dá pra ter sobremesa na rotina. 🍮✨ Esse pudim tem apenas 180 kcal — cremoso, gostoso e a prova de que equilíbrio é melhor do que restrição.
Salva essa receita e aproveita sem culpa 🤍

02/10/2026

🇺🇸 Gout isn’t just about “eating wrong.” 🚫🍖 Yes, food matters — but genetics, metabolism, and how your body handles uric acid play a much bigger role than most people think.

🇧🇷 Gota não é só “comer errado”. 🚫🍖 A alimentação influencia, sim — mas genética, metabolismo e a forma como o corpo lida com o ácido úrico têm um papel muito maior do que muita gente imagina.

🇺🇸 Is gout really caused only by diet? 🍽️The truth is that food is just one part of the story.Gout is a metabolic and i...
02/05/2026

🇺🇸 Is gout really caused only by diet? 🍽️ The truth is that food is just one part of the story.

Gout is a metabolic and inflammatory condition influenced by genetics, kidney function, medications, and inflammation — not just what you eat.

🇧🇷 A gota é causada apenas pela alimentação? 🍽️ A verdade é que a dieta é apenas uma parte da história.

A gota é uma doença metabólica e inflamatória, influenciada por genética, função renal, medicamentos e inflamação — não apenas pelo que você come.

Address

1022 E. Baltimore Pike, Suite B
Media, PA
19063

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+14844283336

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Rheumatology Care Center treats both general and complex rheumatic and auto-immune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, etc. - Dr Thais Moldovan, MD