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Main Location

Health Transformation Building

1601 Trinity Street Bldg. A, 1st Floor
Austin, TX 78712

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833-882-2737

Fax

512-495-5680

About this clinic

The Rheumatology Clinic diagnoses, treats and manages a wide range of rheumatic and autoimmune conditions in adult patients (18 years and older), including fibromyalgia, myositis, rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, seronegative spondyloarthritis, Sjögren’s syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis and other inflammatory arthritides that affect the joints, muscles, bones, skin and internal organs. 

Our team provides comprehensive evaluations, advanced diagnostic testing and personalized treatment plans to help reduce inflammation, relieve pain, preserve joint function and prevent disease progression. Whether you are managing a chronic rheumatic condition or experiencing new symptoms such as joint pain, swelling or unexplained inflammation, we are dedicated to helping you manage your condition, reduce symptoms and maintain your overall health and quality of life. 

Subspecialties

Clinics
UT Medicine Fibromyalgia Clinic
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UT Medicine Vasculitis Clinic
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Our treatment approach

At UT Medicine, we take an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to your care. This means you will benefit from the expertise of multiple specialists across a variety of disciplines caring for you in one place — avoiding the need to schedule multiple appointments with providers at locations all over the city. 

UT Medicine is anchored by Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, where we collaborate with colleagues to apply leading-edge research, diagnostic and treatment techniques to the diagnosis and treatment of your condition. Advanced imaging and lab testing are also available on-site if needed.

Meet your care team

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Carla Cos, RDN, CDCES

Registered Dietitian

UT Medicine Fibromyalgia Clinic, UT Medicine Vasculitis Clinic, UT Medicine Health Social Work

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Mahek Dhuka, MPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant

UT Medicine Rheumatology Clinic

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Kevin Hackshaw, M.D.

Physician

UT Medicine Rheumatology Clinic, UT Medicine Fibromyalgia Clinic, UT Medicine Vasculitis Clinic

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Jordan Jacquez, M.D.

Physician

UT Medicine Rheumatology Clinic, UT Medicine Fibromyalgia Clinic, UT Medicine Vasculitis Clinic

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Curry Koening, M.D., M.S.

Physician

UT Medicine Rheumatology Clinic, UT Medicine Fibromyalgia Clinic, UT Medicine Vasculitis Clinic

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Veena Patel, M.D.

Physician

UT Medicine Rheumatology Clinic, UT Medicine Fibromyalgia Clinic, UT Medicine Vasculitis Clinic

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Subspecialties within the Gastroenterology Clinic

The Rheumatology Clinic is made up of highly specialized clinicians experienced in diagnosing and treating a wide range of rheumatic and autoimmune conditions. Our clinicians bring expertise across different areas of rheumatology to ensure your treatment is tailored to your needs. Learn more about subspecialties within the Rheumatology Clinic below. 

Subspecialties

Clinics
UT Medicine Fibromyalgia Clinic
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Clinics
UT Medicine Vasculitis Clinic
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Conditions we treat

Rheumatology Clinic 

  • Myositis

  • Rheumatoid arthritis

  • Scleroderma

  • Seronegative spondyloarthritis

  • Sjögren’s syndrome

  • Systemic lupus erythematosus 

 

Fibromyalgia 

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Hypermobility syndromes

  • Myofascial pain syndrome 

 

Vasculitis 

  • Behçet’s disease

  • Central nervous system vasculitis

  • Cryoglobulinemic vasculitis

  • Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis

  • Giant cell arteritis

  • Granulomatosis with polyangiitis

  • IgA vasculitis

  • Microscopic polyangiitis

  • Polyarteritis nodosa

  • Polymyalgia rheumatica

  • Primary skin vasculitis

  • Takayasu arteritis