What OurPatients Are Saying

Dr. Reddy is amazing. She always takes time to make you feel listened. She took care of mom with so ... View more
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She is very thorough & seems for be very caring. She tries to investigate to find the root cause of ... View more
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She is caring and dedicated to the fight against all forms of Arthritis. The doctor's staff is equal... View more
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She has helped my pain like no other doctors has been able to do. She works so well with her patient... View more
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Welcome ToArthritis Care & Research Center

Arthritis Care and Research Center (ACRC), a premier Rheumatology Clinic founded in 2010 by Dr. Smitha Reddy, continues to provide excellent and state-of-the-art care for patients suffering with autoimmune, connective tissue, and arthritis disorders. This is a Poway based Rheumatology Clinic located right across Pomerado Hospital in Poway. This center is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of Rheumatic diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Lupus, Gout, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Osteoporosis, Vasculitis, Inflammatory Muscle Disease, and many other connective tissue diseases.

Advanced Solutions for Joint HealthMaximizing Patient Outcomes

Imaging &
Diagnostics
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Injection & Regenerative Therapies
- Ultrasound-Guided Injections
- Viscosupplementation
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Pain Management & Rheumatologic Procedures
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Functional Medicine & Wellness Care

Functional Medicine is an essential tool for diagnosing and managing the root causes of disease.

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Board Certified in Functional Medicine & Rheumatology

MeetSmitha Chiniga Reddy, M.D.

Dr. Smitha Reddy is the founding Physician of Arthritis Care and Research Center, Inc. Her expertise, coupled with her warm and caring personality ensures patients receive comprehensive and compassionate care.

Ailee
Kirkpatrick, PA

Ailee is a Rheumatology Physician Assistant. She graduated from Florida State University with her Bachelor of Science degree and received her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Florida College of Medicine.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease in which the lining of your joints becomes inflamed, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. It is an autoimmune disease because it occurs when your immune system, which normally fights against infection, starts destroying healthy joints. Severe rheumatoid arthritis can be very painful and even cause a deformity in a joint. It also affects your ability to perform routine activities.

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Take Control of Your Health through Functional Medicine

Each person is unique and so is their journey to health and wellness.
Contact us to help you address fatigue, chronic pain, sleep disturbances, stress & anxiety, autoimmunity & weight gain.

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Transform Your Health through Functional Medicine

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The Institute for Functional Medicine

IFM provides evidence-based, system-oriented curriculum relevant to the evolving needs of clinicians. Discover affordable introductory courses on lifestyle interventions, foundational courses on functional medicine and ACCME-accredited coursework that provides in-depth clinical applications.