Paula J McMurtry, MD
Rheumatology
Background
Dr. Paula McMurtry is a board-certified rheumatologist dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care for patients with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. She earned her medical degree from Hahnemann University School of Medicine (now Drexel University College of Medicine) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at UPMC Mercy Hospital Internal Medicine and went on to complete her fellowship training in Rheumatology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
Dr. McMurtry has a special interest in diagnosing and treating:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Connective Tissue Diseases
- Vasculitis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Gout
Dr. McMurtry is committed to building strong partnerships with her patients and believes that listening is one of the most important tools in medicine. Her approach focuses on understanding each patient’s unique experience and developing individualized treatment plans to improve quality of life and long-term health outcomes.
“Listen to the patient. He is telling you the diagnosis.”
— Sir William Osler
— Sir William Osler