Dr. Joseph G. Skender, MD | ROYAL OAK, MI | Rheumatology

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Dr. Joseph Skender specializes in rheumatology, focusing on conditions that affect the joints, muscles, and connective tissues. He earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Henry Ford Health System. With 41 years of experience treating patients with complex rheumatologic conditions, Dr. Skender brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He provides care in English.

Dr. Skender practices at Arthritis Specialists of Michigan in Royal Oak, Michigan, and maintains affiliations with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital and Trinity Health Oakland Hospital. He treats patients with rheumatoid arthritis, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia. His approach includes comprehensive blood work and metabolic testing to monitor disease activity and treatment response. Patients rate Dr. Skender 4.0 out of 5 stars on average.

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20 Ratings
41 years of experience
speaks English
Henry Ford Health System
7 written reviews
1 specialty
8 areas of expertise
1 board certification
2 hospital affiliations
1 office location
Male

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The staff at his office lacks organization, compassion and personal skills. They accused me of wasting their time when I was trying to find out if my medicine was at the office location or somewhere else. Dr. Skender made excuses for his staff when I discussed it with him. I left the practice for one that demonstrates concern and respectful care.

October 29th, 2021

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I do not recommend his office at Bingham Farms. He is awesome but the staff at that office is curt, lacks compassion and personality skills to serve the public. I write this after many experiences with them and I always end up contacting his Clarkston office where their support is extraordinary.

August 18th, 2015

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Excellent doctor.

February 14th, 2015

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I have been a patient of Dr. Skender for almost 25 years. I have severe Rheumatoid Arthritis. He is a very caring and thoughtful doctor, and I would recommend him to anyone.

October 11th, 2014

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DR.SKENDER WAS OK WITH ME WHEN I WAS IN HIS OFFICE, BUT NOT TOO CAREING, OUT OF THE OFFICE, IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY YOU HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL THE NEXT DAY FOR HIM TO GET BACK WITH YOU, HE DOESNT CARE ABOUT YOU UNLESS YOUR SEEN IN THE OFFICE.HE DOES'NT GET BACK WITH YOU REGARDING YOUR RESULTS, SO WHY GET TESTED?

April 3rd, 2012

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When I first started having symptoms of joint/muscle pain, neuritis and fatigue I was sent to Dr Skender. I found him to be condescending and hurtful. Beacuse I didn't present with loss of range of motion in the effected joints, he literally told me it was all in my head without test 1 being given. He treated me as if I were a hypochondriac. I left his office in tears and allowed my disease to progress and go untreated for years because of that experience. I am now in End stage nephritis due to the SLE I was eventually diagnosed with.

November 14th, 2010

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I didn't ever get a diagnosis. If you don't insist or ask, they won't bother teling you anything, including painful procedures.I really appreciate when a doctor lets me know what to expect when he is going to inflict pain.I get the feeling no one in that office speaks to each other.Not the kind of office I am looking to be treated at.

June 14th, 2010

Arthritis Specialists Of Michigan

30701 WOODWARD AVE STE 314SROYAL OAK, MI 48073

Tel: (248) 955-9229

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Joseph George Skender, MD	Dr. Ambreen Ashraf, MD	Dr. Violette Fawzy Henein, MD	Dr. Dipti Gunjan Shah, MD
Rheumatology	Rheumatology	Rheumatology	Rheumatology
		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (20 Ratings)	4.3 (13 Ratings)	3.8 (29 Ratings)	3.6 (37 Ratings)
41 Years of Experience	24 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience	43 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, Korean, English, Arabic	Speaks English	Speaks English
ROYAL OAK , MI	Canton , MI	Clinton Township , MI	Livonia , MI
Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine	Med School: DOW MEDICAL COLLEGE	Med School: Ain Shams University Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: Medical College Baroda
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Rheumatology

Arthritis
Gout
Hip Osteoarthritis
Lupus
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatic Diseases
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tendinitis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Michigan, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Henry Ford Health System

Medical School

Wayne State University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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