Michael J. Battistone MD

Michael Battistone, MD, is an Associate Professor at the George E. Whalen Veterans Affairs Salt Lake City Health Care System. As an internist and rheumatologist, his clinical interests include the evaluation and management of shoulder pain and knee pain in the ambulatory setting, and in caring for patients with osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and other inflammatory conditions. Dr. Battistone received his MD from Duke University, and completed post-graduate residency and fellowship training in internal medicine and rheumatology from the University of Utah. In the past, Dr. Battistone served as the Director of the Rheumatology Training Program at the University of Utah. He is currently the Chair of the Clinician Scholar Educator Advisory Task Force of the American College of Rheumatology, and Director of the Center of Excellence in Musculoskeletal Care at the George E. Whalen VA Salt Lake City Health Care System.