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Serving
metropolitan Washington, D.C. for
over 30 years, Arthritis & Rheumatism
Associates, P.C. (ARA) has provided
infusion services to its patients
since 1999. Our three practice-based
infusion centers are staffed by
registered nurses with infusion
experience. They offer patients
a comfortable setting in which to
receive treatment.
ARA is one of the largest and most
highly regarded rheumatology practices
in the country. Our physicians have
extensive knowledge and experience
in the infusion of biologic and
other infusion based treatments
for rheumatologic and inflammatory
disorders. These include Remicade
and Rituxan, among others.
Through its clinical trials programs,
ARA has evaluated numerous new medicines
for a broad spectrum of conditions.
This commitment to research not
only enhances the routine medical
care provided to patients, it also
provides our physicians with early
access to new therapies. Through
both clinical trials and routine
medical care, ARA has successfully
treated patients with Rheumatoid
Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis,
Psoriasis, Ankylosing Spondylitis,
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and
Osteoporosis.
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| Director
of Infusion:
John
R. Acton, R.N. |
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 John
R. Acton, R.N. came to ARA as
the Director of Infusion in the
summer of 2006. He began his career
in the medical field as a Hospital
Corpsman in the U.S. Navy. Later,
he attended Montgomery College,
MD where he completed his R.N.
degree, graduating with honors
in 1992. Following his graduation,
he accepted a Fellowship position
in the ICU at Washington Hospital
Center where he completed advanced
training and certification as
CCRN and ACLS. John then transitioned
to home care where he worked for
VNA of Washington, DC (Medstar)
from 1994 to 2000 as an advanced
practice nurse working with a
wide array of seriously ill patients.
He continued his training and
received national certification
as CRNI. He was a mentor for other
nurses, conducting training in
areas such as physical assessment
and IV insertions. From 2000 to
2006 when John joined ARA, he
served as lead nurse with Apria
Health Care, VA.
John is a man of
many interests, and comes to us
with a very diverse background.
Prior to his Navy career, he attended
the University of Cincinnati where
he studied string base and cello;
he continues to enjoy playing
both instruments today. In the
Navy, he was a Medical Deep Sea
Diving Tech. Following his Honorable
Discharge, he was an Airline Transport
Pilot; flew corporate jets and
continues to be a Certified Flight
Instructor. About eight years
ago he developed an interest in
Yoga and is currently a Registered
Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance.
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| Working
with Our Physicians |
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Patients
who are referred for infusion
will first see a physician who
takes a medical history and conduct
any necessary preliminary investigations.
All ARA offices have x-ray, ECG,
and other laboratory services.
Our ACLS trained physicians and
nurses are always on site when
patient receive their infusions,
Physicians are on call after hours,
in the event someone has delayed
infusion reaction.
After each infusion, ARA sends
a letter of notification to the
referring physician; this allows
for the timely scheduling of patient
follow-up visits and any adjustments
in dosing. As required, ARA physicians
also schedule follow-up visits
for patient monitoring.
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Insurance
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Our
office staff will take care of
all insurance company requirements
for pre-authorization and medical
documentation. They will also
file patients’ primary insurance
claims.
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Facilities
and Appointments
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ARA
infusion rooms have comfortable
reclining chairs and are designed
to provide a soothing environment.
Our attentive nurses are committed
to ensuring the well-being of
all our patients.
Patients can all one of our three
offices to set up an appointment.
Wheaton
2730 University Boulevard West
Third Floor
Wheaton, MD 20902
(on the grounds of Westfield
Shoppingtown Wheaton)
301-942-7600
Rockville
14955 Shady Grove Road
Suite 230
Rockville, MD 20850
(across the street from Shady
Grove Adventist Hospital)
301-251-5910
Washington, DC
2021 K Street, N.W.
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006
202-293-1470
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