Rheumatology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and diseases that involve the joints, muscles, and bones. The most common concerns are osteoarthritis (the general breakdown of joint cartilage over time) and rheumatoid arthritis (systemic swelling in all or most joints at once). We also address osteoporosis and bone health with the goal of helping you achieve your best quality of life.
At St. Luke’s Clinic – Rheumatology, our team of specialists works closely with your referring provider to integrate and coordinate your plan of care. We also maintain an active research department that enables patients to participate in clinical trials, when appropriate. We provide care in an environment that is both high-tech and high-touch for the best experience and most positive outcomes for our patients.
If you have a medical emergency, please call 911 or go directly to the Emergency Department. After-hours, please call (208) 706-5930.
Achini P. Dingman, MD specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory autoimmune disease. She has a passion for treating and managing rheumatic disease, and actively participates in research trials to further develop her field.
W. Patrick Knibbe, MD, FACR specializes in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, osteoporosis, and pediatric rheumatologic diseases. He is a fellow of the American College of Rheumatology.
Dr. Knibbe earned his medical degree in the internal medicine honors program at University of Utah School of Medicine and served as an internal medicine resident at the University of Iowa. He then completed a fellowship back at the University of Utah, where an elective month at Children's Hospital Los Angeles set the stage for his specializing in pediatric rheumatology in Utah and Idaho.
Teri Meadows, DNP earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from Boise State University, and her doctor of nursing practice degree from Idaho State University. She is a member of the American College of Rheumatology and has completed advanced courses from ACR.
Cody Scrivner, PA is an experienced physician assistant with a background in family medicine. He has professional interest in osteoporosis and sees patients as part of the St. Luke's Osteoporosis and Bone Health program.
Cody earned his physician assistant degree from Idaho State University.
Clayton Sontheimer, MD specializes in treating children and teenagers with rheumatologic diseases, including arthritis, lupus, periodic fever syndromes, macrophage activation syndrome, dermatomyositis, and Still's disease.
Prior to joining St. Luke's, he was a faculty member at Seattle Children's Hospital and was involved in both medical education and clinical care.
Dr. Sontheimer is the first board certified pediatric rheumatologist to practice in Idaho.
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Inflammation of the joints in one or more areas of the body. There are over 100 different types of arthritis.
Osteoporosis is a progressive disease that causes bones to become thin and porous, increasing the risk for fractures.
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