Dr. Hulon Crayton has been practicing Rheumatology since 1990, which makes him the most experienced, longest tenured, Rheumatologist in this region. In addition, he is Board Certified in Rheumatology, has maintained his licenses in good standing with all state
licensing boards, and also completed his Master’s Degree in Hospital Administration,
which makes him specially qualified to run The Arthritis & Infusion Center. (* See additional information below.)
#2 – Communicate
honestly with the physician you trust!
Most important, Dr. Crayton maintains there is no such thing
as “cookie-cutter medicine”: “I have learned over the years that what
works for one patient may not work for others. If some medicine, or treatment plan, doesn’t work; or, if there are side
effects, patients need to TELL me!”
There are no lab tests or x-rays that can show pain. “And,
I’m not Bill Clinton in that I can’t ‘feel your pain’,” said Dr. Crayton with
his usual humor. “Some patients tend to
try to be stoic and push through the pain. I’d rather they open up about what’s really going on in their body. Communication with a doctor is THE most important component of good
health care.”
“I really care about how my patients are
doing under my treatment plans, but all too often they don’t want to
complain. I wish they’d drop their
politeness! When I ask how a patient is
doing, ‘feeling fine’ is a reflex answer. The face a patient displays to the world is one thing, but I need to
know what’s really going on, physically and emotionally, to provide the
utmost in medical care.”
Teamwork is very important for doctor-to-patient and doctor-to-doctor relationships, and Dr. Crayton has a proven reputation of really listening to his patients in order to help them, and their families, cope with the changes rheumatic diseases may cause in their lives.
Some rheumatic diseases are very serious and can be hard to
diagnose and treat, which is why it is very important to choose a
rheumatologist who has the most experience in the region for treating rheumatic
disease … and that person is Dr. Hulon Crayton! No referral is necessary. Learn
more about Dr. Crayton at drcrayton.net.
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Additional footnote information about Dr.
Crayton:
A Rheumatologist is an internist who received further
training in the diagnosis/detection and treatment of arthritis and other
musculoskeletal diseases. Also called
“rheumatic” diseases, these conditions affect the joints, muscles, and bones. Rheumatologists treat arthritis, certain autoimmune diseases, musculoskeletal pain, and osteoporosis. There are more than 100 rheumatic conditions, to include (but not
limited to): Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, lupus, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, and tendinitis.
Why Choose Dr. Crayton?
In addition to his four (4) years of medical school, three
(3) years of residency, and (2) years of fellowship training, Dr. Crayton has
been practicing his specialty for almost a quarter
of a century! During that time, Dr.
Crayton has compiled extensive training, and experience, in the successful
treatment of his patients. Dr.
Crayton has a commitment to life-long learning and frequently completes
appropriate continuing-education courses.
