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Rheumatology

When your immune system is functioning properly, it protects your body from disease. If you have an autoimmune condition, your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body. There are many types of autoimmune diseases, and they can affect many parts of the body. Our rheumatology specialists treat people of all ages with musculoskeletal and autoimmune disorders that can cause pain, swelling, stiffness and deformity.

Commonly Treated Conditions

  • Lupus
  • Osteoporosis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Psoriatic arthritis
  • Sjogren’s syndrome and others
  • Concerned About Autoimmune Symptoms?

    Talk to your primary care physician about a referral to our practice.

    About Our Services

    Infusion therapy is offered in office for those patients under the care of Dr. Gramas who require IV medication for their disease. Our RN is trained in IV therapy and works with Dr. Gramas along with our certified MA, to provide compassionate care for all patients.

    At Pen Bay Rheumatology we offer the only DEXA testing in Knox County with the Hologic Discovery machine. These scans are perform by our x-ray technologist for the past 15 years.

    With a referral from your doctor, this test scans the hip and spine to check for thinning of bones. It takes about 20 minutes and there is no prep required.

    Pen Bay Rheumatology includes our physician Deirdre Gramas, MD, one infusion registered nurse, one medical assistant, two receptionists, an x-ray technician and an office coordinator. Our phone # is: 207-301-3730

    An additional physician, Mary Moran, MD is also available some Fridays in the Pen Bay Rheumatology office. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Moran, please call 207-505-4015.

    Most insurances are accepted. Co-payments are required at the time of your visit.

    We’re here to help with your billing and financial assistance questions. Please contact us through MyChart, the MaineHealth patient portal, or call 1-866-804-2499 (toll-free) Monday through Friday: 8 am – 4:30 pm.

    Pen Bay Rheumatology is now located in the Physicians Building on the Pen Bay Medical Center campus at 4 Glen Cove Drive, Suite 202, Rockport, ME 04856. Appointments are available on some Fridays. Please call to schedule.

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