Practice Management

Family Health West in Fruita, CO offers specialized care for individuals suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis through their Arthritis Rheumatology Center. Their team of providers focuses on building relationships with patients to create customized treatment plans, ranging from infusions to biologic drugs, to improve quality of life and help patients get back to doing the things they love. With a dedicated team of Rheumatologists and Nurse Practitioners, Family Health West prioritizes communication and personalized care to address everything from flare-ups to constant pain associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, and Spondyloarthritis. Patients can expect a supportive and collaborative approach to managing their condition and achieving a more pain-free lifestyle.Generated from the website

Richard Allan, MD in Fruita, CO offers specialized care in Arthritis Rheumatology, providing relief and support for those suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, and Spondyloarthritis. Their team of dedicated providers focuses on communication and building relationships with patients to create customized treatment plans, ranging from infusions to biologic drugs, aimed at improving quality of life. With a focus on getting patients back to living the life they love, the clinic's Rheumatologists, including Erica Benvenutti, MD, Jessica Mears, DO, and Richard Cappiello, MD, along with Nurse Practitioner Eva Cappiello, ARNP-BC, work collaboratively to address flare-ups, constant pain, and other challenges associated with rheumatologic conditions, ensuring comprehensive and compassionate care for each individual.Generated from the website

Dr. Elizabeth Rook is a rheumatologist (physician) who helps patients living with arthritis and autoimmune diseases. She believes whole-body healing comes from a combination of nutrition, movement, alternative and traditional medical treatments, and mental and emotional awareness. These interventions bring relief to patients with both acute and chronic disease conditions. After completing her undergraduate degree at The University of Vermont, she went on to earn a Master's degree in Biomedical Ethics from Case Western Reserve University. She later received a Master's degree in Public Health and her doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She holds dual board certifications in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology after completing her training at Loma Linda University Medical Center in California. She also maintains a coaching certificate from Precision Nutrition and is regularly seeking and learning new mindset, growth, and self-development tools to help her patients live their best lives.