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Joseph Spindler, MD, Rheumatology, Houston, TX, Houston Methodist Hospital

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Rheumatology Houston, TX

Lupus & Related, Osteoporosis & Bone Metabolism, Spondyloarthropathy

Clinical Practice

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Summary

  • Dr. Joseph Spindler is a rheumatologist in Houston, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Houston Methodist Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, and Woman's Hospital of Texas. He received his medical degree from Complutense University of Madrid and has been in practice 45 years. He specializes in lupus & related, osteoporosis & bone metabolism, and spondyloarthropathy and is experienced in fibromyalgia, systemic lupus erythematosus, sjogren's syndrome, ankylosing spondylitis, and gout.

Education & Training

  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeFellowship, Rheumatology, 1975 - 1976
  • St Vincent Hospital
    St Vincent HospitalFellowship, Internal Medicine, 1974 - 1975
  • New York Medical College (Brooklyn-Queens)
    New York Medical College (Brooklyn-Queens)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1973 - 1974
  • Caritas Health Care (Brooklyn-Queens)
    Caritas Health Care (Brooklyn-Queens)Internship, Transitional Year, 1972 - 1973
  • Complutense University of Madrid
    Complutense University of MadridClass of 1972
  • City College of New York
    City College of New YorkB.A., 1966

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1977 - 2025
  • ME State Medical License
    ME State Medical License Active through 2000

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors and Rheumatologist in Texas 2005
  • Honor Student University of Madrid Medical School, 1966
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • RE: "Tenidap in Rheumatoid Arhritis: A 4-week, Placebo-Controlled Study"  
    H. M. Prupas, L.D. Loose, Joseph S. Spindler, A. J. Dietz, O.B. Gum, M. H. Weisman, G. Gordon, R. E. Wolf, R. A. Turner, R. L. Collins, B. F. Germain, P. Katz, S. P. B..., Journal of Rheumatology, 1/1/1995
  • RE: Comparison of Aminobenzoate Potassium and Placebo in the Treatment of Scleroderma  
    D. Clegg, J. Reading, M. Maues, J. Seibold, C. Harris, F. Wigley, J. Ward, E. Pisko, M. Weisman, P. Lee, L. Moreland, R. Neuner, E. Gall, P. Clements, J Spindler, E. L..., Journal of Rheumatology, 1/1/1994
  • Association Between Bovine Collagen Dermal Implants And A Dermatomyositis or a Polymysositis-Like Syndrome  
    Jean Cukier, M.D.; Richard A. Beauchamp, MD; Joseph S. Spindler, MD; Sarah Spindler, MS; Carlos Lorenzo, MD; and David E. Trentham, MD, Annals of Internal Medicine, 1/15/1993
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Medicine Inventory in Clinical Research
    J. Spindler, M.D., Associates of Clinical Pharmacology, San Antonio, TX, 1/1/1985

Lectures

  • Osteoporosis: Beyond the Current Scope of Diagnosis and Treatment 
    Dallas, TX - 1/1/2001
  • Osteoporosis and vertebral body compression fractures: Medical Management and a new minimally invasive surgical procedure 
    1/13/2000
  • Diagnostic Arthroscopy for the Rheumatologist 
    Westerville, OH - 1/1/1994
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