Regional Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates

Founded in 2007, Regional Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates (RARA) provides quality rheumatology (arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and other immunologic diseases) care. We currently have two offices; the main office is in Hermitage and the second office is in Boardman in the State of Pennsylvania. It is a medical clinic with a vision of establishing a single-specialty group fully equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment to take complete care of our patients’ rheumatology needs.

We know the COVID-19 pandemic weighs heavy on your minds right now. You may wonder if it’s safe to come in to get care? Yes, RARA Clinic is among the safest places in healthcare today. Please feel assured we’re keeping your family — and our caregivers — safe. Regardless of what brings you in, know that we take steps every single day to keep you safe throughout your appointment, procedure, or surgery.

Highly Experienced Rheumatologists

We employ highly experienced doctors who are compassionate and have acquired expertise in the diagnosis, treatment, and pain relief of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, and fibromyalgia as per the best practices of contemporary rheumatologic medical science.

Caring Nursing Staff

Clinic nurse staff at RARA clinic is skilled in administering finger splints, gels, injections, and other medical facilities and treatment for patients seeking help and immediate relief in arthritis-related pain and ailments.

Advanced Rheumatology Equipment

Our facility is equipped with the state-of-the-art medical equipments that help us provide you the most appropriate and the best rheumatologic treatment.

Services We Offer at Regional Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates

We, at Regional Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates (RARA), assure you the best rheumatologic care service and state-of-the-art equipment from blood testing for arthritis to X-ray machines to vitamins and diet charts so that you don’t have to go anywhere else.

Cosmetic Procedures

beautifying lips through cosmetic procedure at Regional Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates clinic

Cosmetic Procedures

With passage of time, along with exposure to sun, gravity and other external factors, the amount of hyaluronic acid and collagen in our skin starts reducing. This decrease in soft tissues makes the skin lose its firm…

Trigger point injection is a procedure used to treat painful areas of muscle that contain trigger points, or knots of muscle especially useful for osteoporosis

Trigger Point Injections

Trigger point injection (TPI) might be an option for treating pain in some patients. TPI is a procedure used to treat painful areas of muscle that contain trigger points, or knots of muscle that form when muscles…

radiological procedure for quick pain relief where an ultrasound machine is used to guide a needle through the skin into the affected area so a small amount of medication

Ultrasound-guided Injections

This is a radiological procedure where an ultrasound machine is used to guide a needle through the skin into the affected area so a small amount of medication (steroid or local anesthetic) can be injected, in order…

treatment of a variety of illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, iritis, ankylosing spondylitis

Infusion Therapies

We provide Infusion therapies at our rheumatologic care centre. Newer biologic medications may be used in the treatment of a variety of illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, iritis, ankylosing spondylitis and advanced…

X-ray Absorptiometry technology is available at our Hermitage centre for treatment of a variety of illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, iritis, ankylosing spondylitis

Bone Densitometers

Dual energy X-ray Absorptiometry technology is available at our Hermitage centre. Dr. Hassan provides the interpretation in the context of risk factor assessment. Such analysis helps to evaluate for osteopenia and osteoporosis, assess the…

Meet RARA Team - Rheumatology and Arthritis Specialists

RARA takes pride in providing you premier rheumatologic care with finest customized service.

Ziba Naseri

P.A-C

Ziba Naseri, PA-C joined Regional arthritis and rheumatology associates in November 2014. Ziba has gained a wealth of knowledge in the specialty of Rheumatology. Ziba has developed a special interest in rheumatoid arthritis and SLE. She constantly provides quality...

Farooq Hassan

M.D.

Dr. Hassan has been practicing rheumatology since 1999. Dr. Hassan has worked as a consultant rheumatologist in Karachi and Islamabad in renowned tertiary care hospitals. Dr. Hassan joined University of Pittsburgh Medical Center at Horizon in Greenville, Pennsylvania in the...

Melissa Tunstall

LPN

Melissa Tunstall has been working with Dr. Hassan since 2001. She constantly provides safe and compassionate care to our patients. She brings over 15 years of nursing and healthcare management experience. Melissa’s management experience falls into six broad areas: strategic planning; daily...

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