Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates Physicians

Sandra Horvath-Dori

Sandra A. Horvath-Dori, MD

Rheumatologist

Dr. Sandra Horvath-Dori is a physician qualified by additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis and other autoimmune diseases of the joints, muscles and bones. Dr. Horvath-Dori's role as a rheumatologist is to diagnose, treat, and medically manage individuals with rheumatic disorders. She works as a consultant to other physicians and treats patients with complex disorders by referral only. Dr. Horvath-Dori interacts with the patient and family as a resource for health information and as a collaborator with other health care providers.

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Dr. Horvath-Dori assesses the following:

  • Signs and symptoms of systemic involvement
  • Joint disorders
  • Need for orthopaedic or corrective intervention
  • Need for hospitalization for medical management
  • Level of independence
  • Result of advanced laboratory and radiological examinations
  • Necessity of referrals to other health care providers

Work Experience:
Rheumatologist
Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates, P.C., 2004 – Present

Emkey Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center Inc., 2004

Montrose Arthritis Center, P.C., 2002 – 2004

Augusta Arthritis Center, P.C., 2001 – 2002

Medical College of Georgia, 2000 – 2001
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Section of Rheumatology

Internal Medicine:
Private Practice Internal Medicine, 1994 – 1997

Fellowship:
Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA
Rheumatology, 1997 – 1999

Residency:
Hospital of St. Raphael; Yale University of School of Medicine
Internal Medicine, 1991 – 1994

Medical School:
University of School of Pecs, Hungary
M.D. – Graduated cum laude, 1990

Board Certification:
Diplomate of American Board of Internal Medicine
Subspecialty Board: Rheumatology, August 1, 1999
Diplomate of American Board of Internal Medicine, January 1, 1995 and recertification 2005

Clinical Certification:
Certified Clinical Densitometrist, International Society for Clinical Densitometry, 2001
ECFMG Certification, 1992

Clinical Interest:
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosis
Osteoporosis
Inflammatory Muscle Diseases

Membership:
American College of Physicians
American College of Rheumatology
American Medical Association
Mesa County Medical Society
International Society for Clinical Densitometry

Honors and Affiliations:
Served as Chief Rheumatology
Veterans Administration Medical Center, Augusta, GA