Expert Diagnosis
Clinical evaluation, targeted labs, and imaging when needed.
Precision Care for a Misunderstood Disease
Gout isn’t “just arthritis.” It’s a complex metabolic condition—and our Gout Center is designed to provide the most advanced, compassionate care in Northwest Indiana.
What Gout Actually Is
Gout happens when uric acid builds up in the blood and forms crystals inside a joint — classically the big toe, but also ankles, knees, wrists, and fingers. The result is sudden, severe pain that can wake you from sleep.
And gout is more than a joint disease. Gouty deposits can also form in vital organs, including the heart and kidneys — one more reason it deserves specialist care.
Here's the part too many people never hear: gout is one of the most controllable conditions in rheumatology. With the right diagnosis, the right daily medication, and regular monitoring, attacks can usually be prevented entirely.
What You Can Expect
Flare Management
Fast relief through medications and joint injections.
Long-Term Control
Uric acid–lowering therapies tailored to your body and lifestyle.
Lifestyle Guidance
Clear, practical advice on diet, hydration, and triggers.
Advanced Options
Biologic therapy and infusion care for complex cases.
In-House Lab
Convenient in-office uric acid monitoring and follow-up.
From Flare to Flare-Free
Gout care has two jobs: stop the pain you're in now, and make sure it doesn't come back. The plan is straightforward — and it works.
Calm the flare
A gout attack is intensely painful, but it responds quickly to the right treatment — anti-inflammatory medication, and a joint injection when one joint needs direct relief.
Find your number
Gout is driven by uric acid. Lab work establishes your level and your target — drawn right in our office, with on-site laboratory services for convenience.
Keep it from coming back
Daily uric acid–lowering medication or specialized infusion therapy can significantly improve gout management and outcomes.
Who we serve
For Patients
Step-by-step care, from diagnosis to long-term stability.
New patients need a referral from their physician. Ask your doctor to refer you — or call and we’ll explain the next steps.
Call 219-736-2922 →For Referring Providers
We welcome referrals for patients with recurrent flares, tophi, high uric acid levels, or difficult-to-control disease. Our team ensures timely appointments, clear communication, and collaborative care plans.
Refer a patient →Patient Voices
“I thought I was just unlucky. Dr. Salah helped me understand what was happening and gave me a real plan. I haven’t had a flare in months.”
“I finally felt heard. They explained everything and gave me a real plan.”
Schedule Your Visit
New patients need a referral from their physician. Call our office and our team will help with the next steps.
219-736-2922