Dr. Adam Elisha, DO is a board-certified rheumatologist at St. Luke’s Rheumatology Associates (Aspirus) in Duluth, MN, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Below are the conditions he treats, with dedicated pages explaining each one in detail.
Conditions We Treat
- Rheumatoid Arthritis — An autoimmune disease causing chronic joint inflammation, pain, and progressive joint damage.
- Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) — A systemic autoimmune disease affecting the joints, skin, kidneys, heart, and lungs.
- Vasculitis — Inflammation of blood vessels including giant cell arteritis, GPA, and other ANCA-associated vasculitides.
- Osteoporosis & Bone Health — Reduced bone density and increased fracture risk; managed with DEXA interpretation and pharmacologic treatment.
- Gout — Inflammatory arthritis from uric acid crystals; treated with acute management and long-term urate-lowering therapy.
- Spondyloarthropathy — Inflammatory conditions including ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, and reactive arthritis.
- Inflammatory Myopathy — Rare muscle diseases including polymyositis, dermatomyositis, and immune-mediated necrotizing myopathy.
- Sjogren’s Syndrome — A chronic autoimmune disease causing dry eyes, dry mouth, fatigue, and systemic complications.
Why See a Rheumatologist?
Rheumatologic diseases are complex and often missed without specialized training. Dr. Elisha is fellowship-trained at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) with expertise in evaluating inflammatory causes of joint pain, muscle weakness, and autoimmune symptoms. Learn more about Dr. Elisha.
Schedule an Appointment
Dr. Elisha is accepting new patients at St. Luke’s Rheumatology Associates (Aspirus), 1000 E 1st St, Suite 302, Duluth, MN 55805. Call (218) 249-6960, Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM.