When he was first diagnosed, the doctors treated his symptoms with baby aspirin because he couldn’t swallow pills. Officially it was juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, eventually becoming rheumatoid arthritis.įrom his time in the hospital over 30 years ago, Tim has seen the progression of medicine, recognition, and treatment of arthritis. The doctor took one look at Tim and said, “He’s got arthritis” and walked out. Before they could do the test, his family doctor walked into the room. Immediately they thought he had spinal meningitis, so a spinal tap was ordered. After a few days of staying in bed, a trip to the doctor was in order. At the time he had a stiff neck, swollen knee, and he couldn’t get out of bed. Tim Fitzgerald started his journey with arthritis when he was 9 years old. Radia in the fight against arthritis, register or donate today! Radia also enjoys her hobbies, which include gardening, reading and traveling. They have three adult children, one who lives in Washington, D.C., and two others who are pursuing higher education degrees in Los Angeles and New York City. Radia, with her husband Suku, are very active civic leaders in the Des Moines community. She is also an adjunct faculty member for the Mercy residency program and Des Moines University.Īway from the clinic, Dr. Radia is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. She is certified by the International Society of Clinical Densitometry. She is a member of the American College of Rheumatology and the Rheumatology Association of Iowa. Radia is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed her rheumatology fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.ĭr. She received her internal medicine training as a resident at Iowa Methodist Medical Center and the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Des Moines. Radia earned her Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy at Drake University and her medical degree from Des Moines University.
She joined the Iowa Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center in 2003 and specializes in treating patients who have fibromyalgia, osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis.ĭr. Mary Radia is a life-long resident of Des Moines and has been taking care of patients with rheumatologic illnesses in Des Moines since 1986. 2019 Walk to Cure Arthritis Honorees Mary Radia, DOĭr.
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