Dr. Heather North, MD is a rheumatology specialist in Ocean Springs, MS and has been practicing for 24 years. She graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University (Syracuse) in 1986 and specializes in rheumatology.
Gulfshore Medical Consultants
22 Doctors Dr Ste A
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
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Limb Pain
very high
more than 97% of peers
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
very high
more than 96% of peers
Arthritis of the Elbow
very high
more than 96% of peers
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1 Â Specialties
- Rheumatology
2 Â Board Certifications
- Internal MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
- RheumatologyAccredited by: American Board of Internal Medicine*
168 Â Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Thyroid
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Acne
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Postoperative Pain
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Anemia
- Anxiety
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
- Asthma
- Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
- Ataxia
- Autonomic Disorders
- Back Pain
- Bedsores
- Bell's Palsy
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Bladder Diseases
- Blood Disorders
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Bone Disorders
- Breast Diseases
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
- Bunion
- Bursitis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cellulitis
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Common Cold
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Cough
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dehydration
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia
- Elbow Injuries
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Esophageal Diseases
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Conditions
- Gait Abnormality
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Glaucoma
- Gout
- Hair Loss
- Hammer Toe
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Heartburn
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Herpes Zoster Without Complication
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypokalemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Indigestion
- Insomnia
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Itchy Skin
- Joint Pain
- Knee Disorders
- Larynx Conditions
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Pain
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Low Back Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
- Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Muscle Spasm
- Muscle Weakness
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Nosebleed
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
- Osteoarthritis of Hands
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pericardial Disease
- Perimenopause
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pharyngitis
- Pneumonia
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
- Polymyositis
- Polyneuropathy
- Pulmonary Disease
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rash
- Raynaud's Disease
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Sarcoidosis
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Sinusitis
- Skin Infections
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Spondylosis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Still's Disease
- Stomach Diseases
- Strep Throat
- Symptomatic Menopause
- Thrombosis
- Thyroid Disease
- Tinnitus
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Torticollis
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Ulcer
- Urinary Disorders
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Venous Insufficiency
- Vertigo
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wheezing
- Yeast Infections
Less
14 Â Procedures
- Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Diabetes Screening
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Hepatitis B Virus Screening
- Hepatitis C Virus Screening
- Hepatitis Screening
- HIV Screening
- Liver Function Test
- Osteoporosis Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- Thyroid Screening
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Education
- SUNY Upstate Medical University (Syracuse)Medical School | Graduated 1986
- Hartford HospitalResidency Hospital | Completed 1989
- Brown University Affil HospitalFellowship Hospital | Completed 1994
- Roger Williams HospitalFellowship Hospital | Completed 1994
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Languages Spoken
- English
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