Rheumatology Institute of San Antonio
Improving lives one joint at a time...
Welcome to the Rheumatology
Institute of San Antonio
At the RISA we realize that each patient’s Medical and Rheumatologic conditions are different and that their lives are affected differently by their health, family, social and economic status. We tailor our care to meet those individual needs.
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We Specialize In:

Our Goals
- Preventing disease progression and damage
- Controlling disease and symptoms
- Improving the quality and quantity of each patient’s life
We accomplish our mission by:
- Taking the time needed to listen to our patients
- Performing detailed physical examinations
- Conducting laboratory testing, imaging and consultations
- Assessing and treating various conditions and preventing fractures for at-risk patients
Hear from our patients
5/5
I admire the solidarity and expertise of all the staff at the Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center. They are amazing at what they do because they focus on each patients individual needs and strive to help. I highly recommended AOCST.
Janneaha Woods
5/5
As a patient of Dr. Fernando Silva MD , I am extremely impressed with his caring bold approach. His attitude towards patients in need of his expertise of Osteoporosis and Arthritis is certainly commendable !
Thomas Tomko
5/5
Dr. Fernando Silva is tops in Rheumatology. Is warm and friendly. Always striving to improve my condition. Seen over a dozen Rheumatologist’s over the last 12 years and Dr. Silva is on the top of my list of doctor’s to see. He is always on time. His staff are very friendly & personable. Happy to recommend Dr. Fernando Silva.