Rheumatology:
Devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of conditions and diseases affecting the joints, muscles and bones.

Providers:

Gerald Falasca M.D.

Dr. Falasca Joined MSJC in 2011 with 23 years experience in Rheumatology. He previously worked at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey, where he was Chief of Rheumatology.

Dr. Falasca treats adults and older adolescents with different types of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases such as Lupus, Sjogrens, and Connective Tissue Disease. He has a special interest and expertise in crystal-induced arthritis such as gout.


James Baker M.D.

Dr. Baker joined MSJC in late 2011 with 17 years experience in Rheumatology. He attended the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. He previously owned a rheumatology practice in Sparta, Tennessee.

Dr. Baker treats adults and older adolescents with different types of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases such as Lupus, Sjogrens, and Connective Tissue Disease.


Melissa Parrish NP

Melissa Parrish joined MSJC-Rheumatology in late 2013. She graduated with a Masters of Family Nurse Practitioner degree in August 2013 from East Tennessee State University.

Melissa treats adults and older adolescents with different types of arthritis and rheumatic diseases such as Lupus, Sjogrens, and Connective Tissue Disease under the supervision of Gerald Falasca, M.D. and James Baker, M.D.

Summer Hopson NP

Summer Hopson joined MSJC-Rheumatology in 2014. She graduated with a Masters of Family Nurse Practitioner degree in December 2013 from East Tennessee State University.

Summer treats adults and older adolescents with different types of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases such as Lupus, Sjogrens, and Connective Tissue Disease under the supervision of Gerald Falasca, M.D. and James Baker, M.D.