Anupam Somashekar

Dr. Anupam Somashekar specializes in rheumatology, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting joints, muscles, and connective tissues. They completed their medical education at Drexel University College of Medicine and brings nine years of clinical experience to their practice.

Dr. Somashekar practices at LVH Rheumatology in Allentown, Pennsylvania. They treat patients with ankylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that primarily affects the spine and can cause chronic pain and stiffness. Somashekar also cares for individuals with antiphospholipid syndrome, an autoimmune condition that increases blood clotting risk. Additionally, they provide treatment for dermatomyositis, an inflammatory disease that affects both muscles and skin. They perform arthrocentesis, a procedure that involves removing fluid from joints to help diagnose conditions and provide pain relief.