Services: Rheumatology

Rheumatology is a medical specialty devoted to the treatment of certain autoimmune diseases, such as
rheumatoid arthritis. Northwest Diagnostic Clinic rheumatologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases, as well as focusing on the overall bone health of our patients.

Carmen Perez-Masuelli, M.D. joined Northwest Diagnostic Clinic in 2001 and has built a tremendous practice through her diagnostic skills and compassionate treatment of her patients. She was joined in 2006 by Leslie Wilson, M.D., another board-certified rheumatologist, who is working at our Cypress Station office on a part-time basis.

In November, 2009, Tamar Brionez, M.D. joined Drs. Perez-Masuelli and Wilson, as Northwest Diagnostic Clinic expanded its rheumatologic disease and osteoporosis Center of Excellence.

In July, 2011, Rheumatology Associates of Houston joined Northwest Diagnostic Clinic and Joan Appleyard, M.D. and Emily Hung, M.D. became a part of our team, seeing patients at 2010 Naomi close to the Texas Medical Center.

Many patients will ask for referrals from their primary care physician before seeing one of our rheumatologists, but others can refer themselves. Check with your particular insurance plan to be sure, then request an appointment by clicking here. Our rheumatologists work closely with physician assistant Karen Tipton-Faust, PA-C, who provides their patients with interim or acute access between their visits with their physician, while also fulfilling her role as a primary care physician assistant for the clinic.