Rheumatology at Madison Square Park
See a rheumatologist without the long wait
Kevin Yip, MD, treats rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, and other joint and autoimmune conditions. Each visit offers time to go over your history and agree on a plan with him.
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- 646-389-0001
What a rheumatologist treats
Rheumatologists are physicians who train first in internal medicine, then in arthritis, autoimmune diseases, and other conditions of the joints, muscles, and bones. In an autoimmune disease, the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues. The inflammation that follows can make a joint painful, swollen, warm, or stiff. Most treatment is medicine. Follow-up visits and blood tests show how well it’s working.
Conditions we treat
Rheumatoid arthritis
An autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the lining of the joints. It causes pain, swelling, and stiffness, and without treatment it can damage the joints.
Lupus
An autoimmune disease, also called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), that can affect the skin, joints, kidneys, blood, and other organs.
Sjögren’s syndrome
An autoimmune condition that causes dry eyes and a dry mouth, often with tiredness and joint pain.
Osteoarthritis
The most common type of arthritis, caused by wear and tear on the joints. It most often affects the knees, hips, hands, and spine.
Gout
A type of arthritis caused by uric acid crystals in a joint. It causes sudden flares of pain, redness, and swelling, often in the big toe, foot, or ankle.
Systemic pain syndromes
Pain and tiredness in many parts of the body. Dr. Yip looks carefully for signs of inflammation and for other causes.
Meet your rheumatologist
Kevin Yip, MD
Rheumatology that begins with listening
Dr. Kevin Yip is an award-winning rheumatologist, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He completed his rheumatology fellowship at Hospital for Special Surgery / New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell, following his internal medicine residency at New York University, and earned his medical degree from University College London Medical School.
He has been recognized as a Top Rheumatologist by America’s Best Doctors and inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society for his patient-first approach. He serves on the Medical Advisory Committee for the Gout Support Group of America. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine and has authored more than 30 publications and textbook chapters, including the 2023 American College of Rheumatology guideline on the timing of hip and knee replacement.
Dr. Yip believes good rheumatology care starts with listening. He works with each patient as a partner, explains things clearly, and builds a treatment plan aimed at reducing pain, restoring movement, and making daily life easier.
Dr. Yip is affiliated with Wyckoff Heights Medical Center.
How your first visit works
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Request an appointment
Online in a few minutes, or call 646-389-0001.
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Hear back within 2 business days
Our Patient Support Team will contact you to confirm your next steps.
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Fill out your intake
Before your visit, you’ll fill out a 10 to 20 minute intake on our website. Tell us where you’ve been seen, and we’ll request your records.
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Meet Dr. Yip
Discuss your symptoms, diagnosis, treatment plan, and next steps with Dr. Yip during your visit to our Madison Square Park clinic.
Common questions
When should I see a rheumatologist?
Talk to your doctor about whether seeing a rheumatologist may be the right next step for you. Rheumatologists often help with:
- Swollen joints
- Morning stiffness that lasts more than 30 minutes
- Joint pain along with a fever, rash, dry eyes, or tiredness
- Sudden attacks of pain, redness, and swelling in a joint
- A blood test flagged as abnormal, such as a positive ANA or rheumatoid factor (blood tests that can point to an autoimmune condition)
Can I see a rheumatologist without a diagnosis?
Yes. Many people first see a rheumatologist because of symptoms such as joint pain or swelling, or an abnormal blood test, before anyone has named a cause. Dr. Yip reviews your symptoms, history, and earlier test results, and orders more tests if needed.
What is a positive ANA test?
ANA stands for antinuclear antibodies, which are antibodies that react to your own cells. A positive result can be a sign of an autoimmune condition such as lupus or Sjögren’s syndrome. Many healthy people also test positive, so a rheumatologist reads the result alongside your symptoms and other tests.
What is the difference between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. The immune system attacks the lining of the joints, often the same joints on both sides of the body, and morning stiffness often lasts more than 30 minutes. Osteoarthritis comes from wear and tear on the joints over time. A rheumatologist treats both.
Should I see a rheumatologist or an orthopedist?
An orthopedist is a surgeon who treats injuries and structural problems of the bones and joints. A rheumatologist treats arthritis and autoimmune conditions with medicine. If your joint pain comes with swelling, long morning stiffness, a rash, or tiredness, a rheumatologist is a good place to start.
Do I need a referral to see a rheumatologist?
No. You can request an appointment directly or call 646-389-0001.
What happens at the first rheumatology visit?
Dr. Yip reviews your symptoms, history, and earlier tests, examines your joints and skin, and usually orders blood work or imaging. A diagnosis may follow at a second visit once results come back.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring a photo ID, a list of your current medicines and supplements, and recent lab or imaging results. Notes on when your symptoms started and what makes them better or worse also help.
Where is Madison Medical Care?
We’re at 30 E 23rd St, Floor 7, New York, NY 10010, on Madison Square Park, near Flatiron, NoMad, and Gramercy. Directions, phone, and email are on our contact page.
Reviewed by Joe Kimura, MD