My 1st appointment with Dr. Jennifer Capezio was a rewarding experience and a positive start in my…read moreRA journey, 8 years ago. Every visit, I have renew commitment and clarity concerning my disease activity. Dr. Capezio is compassionate, open minded, honest, knowledgeable, encouraging and helps me get clear, on what is going on. She always has a plan of action, tailored to my disease activity and flexible to make necessary adjustments, when appropriate. I appreciate the consist laboratory monitoring, which helps my state of mind. I realized early on that my stressful work environment, long hours, inadequate sleep patterns and weekly travels, was not agreeing with my disease activity.
Both, Dr. Capezio and her PA, Kathy have helped me reclaim my smile again. I understand my disease and got clear on with I need to do to help control my disease. Just my IV treatments, is not enough. I am also now Vegan, have lost some weight, Yoga, Pilates, routine Stretches, Acupunture, Chiropractic treatments, long walks, bicycling, rubber bands workouts and meditation. And yes, there are still challenges. And, some Good and bad days!
I am blessed to have Dr. Capezio, as my Rheumatologist. Her enthusiastic attitude at helping patients is refreshing, to witness. She has exceeded my expectations. Her clinical knowledge, expertise, experience, passion, dedication and achievements as a physician and teacher has help me become a better compliant patient. She listens and problem solves by using sound, well documented approaches, which I really appreciate her knowledge in this speciality.
She has remain that same, passionate and engaging physician, whom I started with, after my diagnosis of RA, over 8 years ago.