Orange County Rheumatology: Patient Resources

Patient Resources

Forms

You can always obtain these forms when you arrive for your appointment, but completing them beforehand and bringing them with you can save you time in the waiting room.
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ACR Patient History Form:
For new patients: to make your first visit quicker, please fill out this form prior to your appointment and bring it with you. For existing patients: if you have not seen Dr. Ananth in over one year, kindly fill out and bring your updated Patient History form to your next appointment.
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Patient Information Form:
Anytime you change your phone number, mailing address or insurance plan, make sure you inform us by filling this out prior to your visit.
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Patient Agreement/Signature Form:
We require all patients to review this agreement. Please read, initial and autograph this page and bring it to your next appointment. If you have any questions, or are not sure if you have signed this form already, give us a call.
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What is a Rheumatologist?

A rheumatologist is a physician who is qualified by additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and other diseases of the joints, muscles and bones. Many rheumatologists conduct research to determine the cause and better treatments for these disabling and sometimes fatal diseases.

Rheumatologists treat arthritis, certain autoimmune diseases, musculoskeletal pain disorders and osteoporosis. There are more than 100 types of these diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, lupus, back pain, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia and tendonitis. Some of these are very serious diseases that can be difficult to diagnose and treat.