Working together for a healthier you

Providers

Sucharitha Shanmugam, MD
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Lu "Linda" Hine, CRNP

Gretchen Reynolds PA-C

Amelia Junga PA-C
At our rheumatology practice, we believe that no patient should ever face their journey alone. Living with a rheumatic disease can be challenging, uncertain, and at times overwhelming — and it is precisely in those moments that the full strength of our team stands beside you. From your very first appointment to ongoing disease management, every member of our staff is deeply committed to doing everything within their power to achieve the best possible outcome for each person we serve. We approach every individual not as a diagnosis, but as a whole person with unique needs, goals, and circumstances that shape the care we provide.
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Our mission is to deliver compassionate, expert, and personalized rheumatologic care through genuine human connection. Every visit is an opportunity to listen, to educate, and to act — because we don't simply manage disease; we partner with our patients to help them live as fully and comfortably as possible. When you leave our office, our goal is that every concern has been addressed, every question has been answered, and a clear, confident path forward is in place. You should never leave wondering "what's next."
We are guided by core values that define who we are: compassion, partnership, excellence, accountability, and a commitment to seeing the whole person. We hold ourselves to the highest clinical and professional standards, pursue the most current evidence-based treatments, and work collaboratively to ensure that outstanding care is always within reach. More than a medical practice, we are your steadfast partners — knowledgeable and genuinely invested in your health and well-being every step of the way.
Our Practice
Rheumatology and Arthritis Care Center is a private rheumatology practice in Exton PA. Our office will simplify the ease of accessing state of the art rheumatology care for patients in Downingtown, Exton, Paoli, Malvern, West Chester, Chester Springs, Coatsville, King of Prussia, Phoenixville and Pottstown areas to name a few. Our personal goal is to provide personalized, compassionate, state of the art care in a warm and respectful environment. We continually strive to educate our patients on their condition, treatment choices, and generalized well-being in an attempt to overcome disease and restore quality of life.
