Dr. Pooja Reddy

About the Doctor

Dr. Pooja Reddy is a rheumatologist in Fresno, California, affiliated with the Fresno VA Medical Center. She received her medical degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine and has been in practice between 11 and 20 years. As a rheumatologist, she specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases that affect the joints, soft tissue, and connective tissues, many of which result from autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, and systemic lupus erythematosus. Dr. Reddy is accepting new patients and accepts Medicaid and other insurance plans (specific plans not fully listed; contact office for details).

• Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

• Residency: Not specified

• Fellowship in Rheumatology: Not specified

• Years of Experience: 11–20 years

• Practice Setting: Outpatient rheumatology clinic at Fresno VA Medical Center (serving veterans)

Education & Training

Medical School – University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Residency – Not specified
Fellowship/Additional Training – Not specified (rheumatology fellowship assumed but not listed)

Medical Conditions Treated

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Osteoarthritis

• Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus)

• Scleroderma

• Psoriatic arthritis

• Ankylosing spondylitis

• Gout

• Pseudogout (calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease)

• Vasculitis

• Sjögren’s syndrome

• Polymyalgia rheumatica

• Giant cell arteritis

• Myositis (dermatomyositis, polymyositis)

• Osteoporosis

• Fibromyalgia

• Reactive arthritis

Medical Procedures Performed

• Comprehensive musculoskeletal examination

• Joint aspiration (arthrocentesis) and injection (corticosteroids)

• Diagnostic arthrocentesis with synovial fluid analysis

• Soft tissue and trigger point injections

• Interpretation of autoimmune serologies (ANA, RF, anti-CCP, ESR, CRP, complement, etc.)

• Monitoring of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and biologics

• Bone density testing (DEXA scan) interpretation and management

• Management of immunosuppressive therapy (methotrexate, leflunomide, sulfasalazine, hydroxychloroquine)

• Biologic therapy initiation and monitoring (TNF inhibitors, IL-6 inhibitors, etc.)

• Coordination with physical and occupational therapy

Services Offered

Dr. Reddy provides comprehensive rheumatology care focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions affecting the joints, muscles, and connective tissues. Her practice emphasizes early diagnosis to prevent joint damage and disability, using a combination of medications (traditional DMARDs, biologics, and corticosteroids) and non-pharmacologic strategies. She offers joint injections for symptom relief, monitors disease activity with laboratory tests and imaging, and educates patients on lifestyle modifications to improve function and quality of life. As part of the Fresno VA Medical Center, she serves the veteran population, coordinating care with primary care providers and other specialists.

• Initial rheumatology consultation – Comprehensive history, physical exam, review of symptoms and prior records, ordering of diagnostic tests

• Diagnosis of rheumatic diseases – Interpretation of serologies, imaging, and synovial fluid analysis to confirm autoimmune or inflammatory conditions

• Medication management – Prescribing and monitoring DMARDs (methotrexate, leflunomide, sulfasalazine, hydroxychloroquine), biologics (TNF inhibitors, rituximab, tocilizumab), JAK inhibitors, and corticosteroids

• Joint aspiration and injection – Therapeutic and diagnostic arthrocentesis of knees, shoulders, wrists, ankles, and other joints

• Soft tissue injections – Corticosteroid injections for bursitis, tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger

• Osteoporosis management – DEXA scan interpretation, calcium/vitamin D supplementation, bisphosphonate therapy

• Patient education – Disease-specific education, medication safety (immunosuppression monitoring), lifestyle advice (exercise, joint protection, fatigue management)

• Coordination of care – Referrals to physical therapy, occupational therapy, pain management, orthopedics, and other specialists

• Long-term follow-up – Regular monitoring of disease activity (tender/swollen joint counts, patient-reported outcomes), lab monitoring for drug toxicity, adjustment of therapy

Accepted Insurances

• Rhode Island State Medicaid (listed) – but patients should verify with the Fresno VA Medical Center as this may be an error.

• Accepts Medicaid (generally)

Practice Locations

Address: 2615 E Clinton Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703
Phone: (559) 225-6100

Hospital Affiliations

• Fresno VA Medical Center – Fresno, California