Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates Physicians

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 – 1999
Diplomate of American Board of Internal Medicine – 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

Rocky Mountain Orthopaedic Associates Physicians:

Kirk D. Clifford, MD
Mary Beth Deering, MD
Michael P. Dohm, MD
Michael Dolecki, MD
David P. Fisher, MD
Robert L. Frazho, MD
James S. Gebhard, MD
Steven J. Heil, MD
Sandra A. Horvath-Dori, MD
Michael J. Huang, MD
Mark G. Luker, MD
David M. Mayer, MD
Jeffrey M. Nakano, MD
Michael T. Reeder, DO
Michael D. Rooks, MD
James K. Weaver, MD