The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center is open, and we’re continuing to schedule appointments and procedures. We know that your health is important every day, even during a shutdown, and we’re taking steps to ensure your care continues without interruption.

Health Services

Rheumatology

The Rheumatology Clinic provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases that affect the joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissues. Common traits of these diseases are inflammation and/or deterioration of connective tissue, joints or muscle. In some instances, other body systems may be involved.
 
Our Rheumatology clinic treats a variety of conditions, including:

  • Arthritis
  • Lupus and other autoimmune diseases
  • Osteoporosis
  • Gout
  • Tendonitis
  • Chronic back or musculoskeletal pain
A referral from your primary care manager is required.

Contact Us

Hours

Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed 3rd Friday at noon

Phone

254- 553-3531
254-288-8985 (fax)

Location

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center
590 Medical Center Road
Building 36065
2nd floor, Clinic 2, Wetlands, Hallway B
Fort Hood, Texas 76544
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