Infusion Services / Rheumatology
Suite 200 · HealthCo Center
Infusions for arthritis, lupus, vasculitis and other autoimmune conditions — given to your rheumatologist’s orders, with our specialty pharmacy downstairs.
About rheumatology
Rheumatologic conditions happen when the immune system attacks healthy parts of the body — the joints, the spine, connective tissue, muscles or blood vessels. Many are long-term and come in flares.
Not every condition needs an infusion. Many people do well on pills or shots at home. When your rheumatologist decides an infusion is the right next step, we give it here and keep them updated after every visit.
Pain, swelling and stiffness, as in rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis.
Body-wide conditions such as lupus and scleroderma.
Inflamed arteries and veins, as in vasculitis.
Weakness from inflammation, as in dermatomyositis.
Conditions we support
Pick a group to see some of the conditions we support and examples of medicines a rheumatologist may order. These are examples, not a full list — we give a wide range of infusions and specialty medications.
When the immune system attacks the joints and spine, causing pain, swelling and stiffness.
Inflammation in the lining of the joints, often in the hands and feet, on both sides of the body.
Examples a rheumatologist may order
Joint and spine inflammation that often comes with the skin condition psoriasis.
Examples a rheumatologist may order
Inflammation mainly in the spine and lower back. Ankylosing spondylitis is the form that shows on X-rays; non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis doesn’t.
Examples a rheumatologist may order
When the immune system targets the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs and other organs.
A long-term condition that can affect the skin, joints, kidneys and other organs, often in flares.
Examples a rheumatologist may order
A complication of lupus that inflames the kidneys.
Examples a rheumatologist may order
Lung scarring linked to systemic sclerosis (scleroderma).
Examples a rheumatologist may order
When the immune system inflames the blood vessels, limiting blood flow to organs and tissues.
Forms of ANCA-associated vasculitis that can affect the sinuses, lungs and kidneys. GPA was once called Wegener’s granulomatosis.
Examples a rheumatologist may order
Inflammation of the large arteries, often in the head and neck, usually after age 50.
Examples a rheumatologist may order
A rare vasculitis linked to asthma and high levels of a type of white blood cell (eosinophils).
Examples a rheumatologist may order
When the immune system inflames the muscles, causing weakness.
Muscle weakness together with a skin rash, caused by inflammation.
Examples a rheumatologist may order
Hard-to-treat gout, and thinning bones that raise the risk of fractures.
Long-term gout with ongoing flares or deposits even after standard medicines.
Examples a rheumatologist may order
Thinning, weaker bones that break more easily.
Examples a rheumatologist may order
A condition where bone is rebuilt too quickly, making it larger and weaker.
Examples a rheumatologist may order
These are examples, not a complete list of what we offer. We give a wide range of infusions and specialty medications for these and many other rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions. If your rheumatologist has prescribed a treatment you don’t see here, call us on 713-218-6337. Your rheumatologist decides what’s right for you, and we confirm your insurance approval before your first visit.
Specialty therapies
Given in our semi-private infusion suites. Depending on the medicine, a session runs from under an hour to several hours.
About our infusion centerSome shots are given at your visit; others you give yourself at home. Our pharmacy downstairs can fill them.
About our pharmacyMany rheumatology treatments are pills. Our accredited specialty pharmacy fills a wide range of them, with free next-day delivery.
Specialty pharmacyYour physician sends an order to us, or we request one with your permission.
We verify your coverage and handle any prior authorization.
Given in a semi-private suite.
Notes go back to your physician after every visit.
Why HealthCo
Because the pharmacy and infusion center share a building, we can coordinate your medication, your appointments and your insurance paperwork in one place.
We check your benefits, submit the prior authorization and follow it up until there’s an answer.
Insurance & prior authorizationSemi-private suites with heated, vibrating recliners and televisions for movies or music. Prefer peace and quiet? Simply recline, unwind, and enjoy the view.
Notes go back to your physician after every visit — and when you call us, a live person answers.
For rheumatologists
Send infusion orders by fax. Our team confirms receipt, verifies benefits and contacts your patient to schedule.
Your rheumatologist can send an order, or call us and we will help you get one started.
