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Dr. Lawrence Schainker

Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
59 years of experience
Rockville Internal Medicine Group - Lawrence H. Schainker MD 1201 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD 20854

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Brief Intro

Dr. Lawrence H Schainker was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He received his BA from Washington University and his medical degree from St. Louis University of Medicine. Dr. Schainker completed his residency at the Boston VA Hospital and Rheumatology Fellowship at the Peter Bent and Robert Brigham Hospitals, also in Boston. He fulfilled a two-year military commitment at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, DC, where he was Chief of the Department of Rheumatology. Dr. Schainker joined RIMG in 2003 following a 30-year rheumatology practice with the Washington Clinic Medical Center. He is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology and was featured in Washingtonian Top Doctors for 2005 to 2015. He is particularly interested in applying the new cellular techniques in Regenerative Medicine for patients with arthritis of the shoulder, hip, and knee. Dr. Schainker specializes in diagnosing and treating Achilles Tendon Pain & Ruptures, Arthritis Knee Pain, Autoimmune Diseases, Diagnostic and Interventional Ultrasound, Hand Pain, Hip Pain, Lateral Epicondylitis, Non Surgical Carpal Tunnel Treatment, Platelet Rich Plasma (prp), Regenerative Medicine, Rheumatology, Shoulder Pain, Stem Cell Precursors for Joints. He is passionate about educating patients regarding the many established and emerging therapies that are available for treatment of chronic pain syndromes, and enjoys taking the time to help patients to understand their treatment options. Dr Schainker feels that finding the definitive source of pain is critical to long term recovery. He combines years of clinical experience with the latest medical technology to ensure the best possible outcome for each individual.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

St Louis University School Of Medicine - 1966

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Rockville Internal Medicine Group - Lawrence H. Schainker MD
1201 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD 20854

Specialties Treated

Rheumatology
Internal Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Plantar Fasciitis
Osteoporosis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Rotator cuff syndrome
Osteoarthritis
Lateral Epicondylitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Gout

Insurance Accepted

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GEHA
AARP
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
Golden Rule
Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
Medicare
Medicaid
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield
US Family Health Plan

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