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Premier Rheumatology
Infusion therapy

Biologic & IV infusion therapy in Boca Raton.

Premier Rheumatology administers biologic and IV infusion medications on-site, in the same office as your rheumatologist — so patients being treated for autoimmune and inflammatory disease do not need a separate referral to an outside infusion center.

What we treat with infusion therapy

Infusion therapy for autoimmune and inflammatory disease.

Infusion therapy delivers medication directly into a vein, which allows certain treatments to be given at controlled doses under clinical supervision. In rheumatology it is used across a range of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions — most often when an oral regimen has not achieved adequate disease control.

Regimens can involve agents such as infliximab, rituximab, belimumab, abatacept, tocilizumab, intravenous immunoglobulin, or zoledronic acid for bone health. These are examples of the medication classes used in rheumatology infusion care, not a treatment recommendation: which medication is appropriate — if any — is a clinical decision made with your rheumatologist based on your diagnosis, history, and prior treatment.

Rheumatoid arthritis
IV biologics are commonly used when disease activity persists despite oral therapy, or when an oral regimen is not tolerated.
Lupus (SLE)
Infused biologic therapy is one option in moderate-to-severe disease, alongside standard oral treatment.
Psoriatic arthritis
IV agents are used in inflammatory arthritis that has not responded adequately to first-line treatment.
Vasculitis
Infusion regimens play a role in induction and maintenance of remission in several forms of vasculitis.
Scleroderma & connective-tissue disease
Infused therapy is considered in selected patients as part of a broader management plan.
Osteoporosis & bone health
IV bone-directed agents are an alternative for patients who cannot tolerate or absorb oral bisphosphonates.
How on-site infusion works

What to expect, step by step.

1
Evaluation
Your rheumatologist confirms the diagnosis and reviews prior treatment to determine whether an infused therapy is an appropriate next step.
2
Insurance authorization
Our staff handles prior authorization and benefit verification with your plan, and will tell you what your expected out-of-pocket cost is before anything is scheduled.
3
In-office infusion
The infusion is administered in our office by trained clinical staff with physician oversight. Most appointments take between one and several hours depending on the medication.
4
Monitoring and follow-up
You are monitored during and after the infusion, and your response is reviewed at follow-up so the plan can be adjusted over time.
Why on-site matters

Rheumatology infusions, not a drip lounge.

Many infusion providers are standalone centers or wellness clinics offering vitamin and hydration drips. Those are a different service. Infusion therapy here is prescribed, supervised, and followed up by a board-certified rheumatologist treating a diagnosed autoimmune or inflammatory condition.

Continuity with your own rheumatologist
The physician managing your condition is the physician overseeing your infusion. Dose changes, side effects, and lab results are handled by the person who already knows your case.
No separate infusion-center referral
Treatment happens where you are already being seen, rather than at an unaffiliated infusion center that has to coordinate back with our office.
Clinical supervision throughout
Infusions are administered by trained clinical staff with physician oversight, in a setting equipped for the medications being given.
Common questions

Infusion therapy questions.

Do I have to go to a separate infusion center for biologics?
No. Biologic and IV infusions are administered in our office under clinical supervision, so patients do not need a referral to an outside infusion center.
Which conditions are treated with infusion therapy?
Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, vasculitis, scleroderma and other connective-tissue disease, and osteoporosis through IV bone-directed therapy. Whether infusion is appropriate for you is a clinical decision made with your rheumatologist.
Will my insurance cover biologic infusions?
Most major commercial plans and Medicare cover medically necessary biologic infusions. Our staff handles prior authorization and benefit verification with your plan, and will review your expected out-of-pocket cost with you before treatment is scheduled.
How long does an infusion appointment take?
It depends on the medication. Some infusions take about an hour; others run several hours including the monitoring period afterward. You will be told what to expect for your specific medication when the appointment is scheduled.
Is infusion therapy safe?
Infusions are administered by trained clinical staff with physician oversight, and you are monitored during and after treatment. Every infused medication carries potential side effects, which your rheumatologist will review with you before you start.
Is infusion therapy available at the Queens office as well as Boca Raton?
Both offices provide in-office infusion therapy for patients whose treatment plans include biologic medications. Call the Boca Raton office at (561) 730-3894 or the Queens office at (718) 347-8888 to confirm scheduling for your specific medication.
Ask about infusion therapy

Talk to a rheumatologist about whether infusion therapy fits your plan.

New and established patients are welcome. Our staff will verify your benefits and walk you through what to expect before anything is scheduled.

Boca Raton office
2900 N Military Trl, Suite 230
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 730-3894
Mon–Fri · 8:30am–5:00pm