We strive to make our patients' lives better.
— Helen Feng MD, Board Certified Rheumatologist
As specialists in musculoskeletal disorders, we diagnose and treat arthritis and diseases of the joints, muscles, and bones. Bay Area Arthritis Care uses state-of-the-art technology to provide the most effective treatments and achieve the best possible patient outcomes.
Dr. Helen Feng
Dr. Helen Feng is a dual board-certified specialist in internal medicine and rheumatology with over 30 years of experience.
- Education & Training: Graduated from the NYU School of Medicine, followed by a residency and rheumatology fellowship at Albany Medical Center.
- Academic Leadership: Former Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at Albany Medical College and Director of the Center for Rheumatology and Rehabilitation at St. Mary's Hospital in New York.
- Bilingual Care: Fluent in English and Mandarin (精通中文), providing culturally nuanced, native-language care to the Bay Area's Chinese community.
Diseases of the joints, muscles, and bones
There are over 100 different types of arthritic and rheumatic disorders. At Bay Area Arthritis Care, we utilize state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technologies to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Swelling, stiffness, and pain are the hallmark symptoms of many arthritic disorders. These conditions can stem from a wide range of causes, including degenerative, autoimmune, metabolic, or infection-triggered factors. Because these diseases can progress to permanent joint damage without an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment, early medical intervention is essential.
Watch Dr. Feng's recent appearance on Bay Area television (KTSF Channel 26) where she breaks down the complexities of Fibromyalgia and Lupus. (Interview conducted in English for bilingual broadcast)
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Bursitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Myositis
- Neck and Back Pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Scleroderma
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
- Tendonitis
- Vasculitis
and more.
We are accepting new patients
While PPO and Medicare patients can schedule standard appointments without a referral, HMO plans require an authorized referral from your primary care physician prior to booking. Our staff will help guide your next steps and schedule your consultation with Dr. Feng. For urgent scheduling, please explain your situation to our team and have your primary care physician contact us directly.
To make the process quicker, before visiting us, please print out and fill out these forms.
Insurance & Health Plans
We accept the following plans and more. Don't see your plan? Call our office to verify coverage.
- AARP
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- Cigna
- HealthNet
- Medicare
- SCCIPA
- United Healthcare
Privacy, security & the HIPAA law
To Our Patients:
We are committed to maintaining the privacy and security of your personal health information in strict accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We will never share your medical records without your explicit written authorization.
The forms
Please print and complete the following forms to the best of your ability prior to your visit. New patients should fill out all forms entirely, while established patients only need to note any updates to their medical history or current medications. Please bring the completed forms with you to your appointment, and consider keeping a copy for your personal records.
For appointments, please contact us
- 2242 Camden Ave. Suite 200
San Jose, CA 95124 - Phone: (408) 963-6359
- English & Mandarin Spoken (精通中英文)
- Fax: (408) 963-6761