What Type of Doctor Diagnoses and Treats Sjögren’s Syndrome?
Because the symptoms of Sjögren’s syndrome develop gradually and are similar to those of many other diseases, getting a diagnosis can take time; in fact, it may take years to diagnose Sjögren’s syndrome. During those years, depending on the symptoms, a person could see a number of doctors, any of whom could diagnose the disease and be involved in its treatment. Usually, a rheumatologist (a doctor who specializes in diseases of the joints, muscles, and bones) will coordinate treatment among a number of specialists.
