Family Arthritis Center – Expertise and Compassion yielding Better Health

Expertise and Compassion yielding Better Health

Family Arthritis Center physicians have been caring for the families of Palm Beach County since July of 1987. We have convenient offices located in the Western Communities near Palms West Hospital, as well as Jupiter, near Jupiter Medical Center.

Rheumatology is a medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of certain autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

All of our physicians are board certified in their specialties and experienced diagnosticians who can work with you to optimize your health and well-being. We are very fortunate to have nurse practitioners available who are certified and specially trained in the field of rheumatology.

The Science and Research Institute, Inc. is conveniently located on site at the Family Arthritis Center where we have been performing clinical trials since 2003. Please call our Research Department at 561-747-1987 to see if you may be eligible to participate. Those participating not only have an opportunity to help the medical community but may be able to receive new medications for your condition not yet available to the general community. Research volunteers may also be eligible to receive lab testing, X-Rays, ECG’s, and doctor visits all at no cost, as well as compensation for time and travel expenses.

Our Locations

OUR TEAM

Meet Our Physician

Dr. Busch is a Board Certified Rheumatologist and is an experienced diagnostician who can work with you to optimize your health and well-being.

Dr. Howard M. BuschFounder

Dr. Howard M. Busch founded the Family Arthritis Center in 1987 and has built a tremendous following through his diagnostic skills and compassionate treatment of his patients. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges in New York, followed by his medical studies at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine at the New York Institute of Technology. He performed his internship at Metropolitan Hospital in Philadelphia, followed by a Medical Residency at Norwalk Hospital, an affiliate of Yale University. He was chosen to be Chief Medical Resident and an instructor at Yale. His Rheumatology Fellowship was completed at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in Newark, New Jersey, where he was awarded the Northeast Regional Fellow Award for Research. He is the author of several articles and was selected to be the Chief Fellow. Dr. Busch is a noted national speaker and is a member of the Speaker’s Bureau for numerous pharmaceutical companies. He has been an investigator for numerous clinical trials. His wife Stacey is an active participant in the practice. They have three beautiful daughters and is a proud grandfather.

Meet Our Nurse Practitioners

We are very fortunate to have Nurse Practitioners available who are both certified and specially trained in the field of Rheumatology.

Mary Jane StrandbergNurse Practitioner

Mary Jane Strandberg is a proud grandma of three and the mother of four. MJ relocated from the Northeast and is a budding artist in her spare time and loves to cook, especially Italian food. She has been a nurse for over 30 years and with the practice for eight years and has a strong background in E.R. and I.C.U. Medicine. MJ loves her transition to Rheumatology as she enjoys learning new things and loves getting to know patients and their families and working with them to develop the best health possible. MJ loves to travel and spend time with her family.

Rachael Busch FeuerNurse Practitioner

Rachael Busch Feuer is an almost Florida Native born in New Jersey, raised in South Florida. She received her a degree in psychology from Emory University prior to pursuing a career in nursing. She earned another bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Touro University Nevada and a master’s degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from University of Miami, Florida. She has worked in Internal Medicine and Pain Management prior to finding her passion in Rheumatology. She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners & Florida Society of Rheumatology. Her desire to educate others has translated into her being the founder and chair of the AARA APP Committee. Rachael brings her special brand of empathy and compassion for chronic disease patients to the Family Arthritis Center. She enjoys snowboarding, martial arts and singing in her spare time. She is married and has 1 potty trained bird.

Jean-Endy Pierre-LouisNurse Practitioner

Jean-Endy Pierre-Louis joined our practice as an Adult and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner with experience in primary care medicine, eight years experience as a Registered Nurse in cardiac/telemetry and ER. He obtained his bachelor and master’s degree in Nursing at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL. He was the winner of the 2017 Palm Health Foundation Nurse of the Year – “Thank a Nurse” campaign. He is fluent in English and Haitian Creole. Endy enjoys listening to music and DJing, working out at the gym, and loves the beach. He is married with two children and a dog.

Roslyn FoxNurse Practitioner

Roslyn Fox has joined our center crossing over from internal medicine. After seventeen years as an RN, she advanced her career by pursuing her master’s. She received her bachelor and master’s degree in nursing from Nova Southern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She previously worked in Massachusetts as an RN before relocating to Florida in 2007. She recently married and has two dogs and two parrots. She loves to travel and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

OUR LOCATIONS

Locations

Please call to schedule an appointment. To better serve you, our offices operate by appointment only. If medically necessary, we will make every effort to see patients the same day.

LOXAHATCHEE OFFICE

Palms West Medical Mall 5
12977 Southern Blvd., Suite 200, Loxahatchee, Fl 33470
PHONE: 561-798-8184
FAX: 561-793-2588

JUPITER OFFICE

1025 Military Trail, Ste 209, Jupiter, FL 33458
PHONE: 561-747-1987
FAX: 561-747-1313

FORMS & INSURANCE

Insurance

We Currently Have Contracts With The Following Insurance Plans:

AARP MEDICARE COMPLETE PPO/HMO, AETNA, AVMED, BCBS, CAREPLUS, CHAMPVA, CIGNA, COVENTRY, HUMANA,

MEDICARE, MEDICARE RAILROAD, MOLINA, NALC, PLUMBER AND PIPE FITTER, SHEET METAL WOKER, SIMPLY HEALTH MEDICARE, SUNSHINE, UMR, UNITED HEALTH CARE, UHC NEIGHBORHOOD, UHC OXFORD, UHC CARE PREFERRED PARTNERS, TRICARE.

WE DO ACCEPT MOST SECONDARY INSURANCE PLANS.

If you have any questions about your coverage, feel free to call our office to discuss your personal situation and coverage at 561-747-1987. We will make every effort to work with you regarding finances.

Pre-Register Online

Please call your respective office to obtain access: Loxahatchee 561-798-8184 or Jupiter 561-747-1987

Forms

No Show/Late Cancellation Policy Form

Family Arthritis Center Forms

Helpful Links

TESTIMONIALS

Testimonials

“From the moment I stopped in to make an appointment(Chantel) with Dr Busch, to getting a nice reminder phone call from Margie, to having xrays done(Jane), to having my visit with Dr Busch I felt welcomed and well cared for ! I am a retired physician so I have an idea of how a good office runs. I give this team an A. On my appointment day I was greeted warmly by the desk staff, my wait time was minimal, and I found the staff working directly with Dr Busch (Rebecca, Nick, Margie, Jane) incredibly empathetic, caring and helpful.

As to the primary reason for my visit, seeing Dr Busch, he was so pleasant on initial hello, and he took lots of time to listen to my concerns. He then took time to ask me questions and do his exam to figure out what was going on. He explained his thoughts regarding a possible diagnosis, tests he wanted to do, and a treatment plan. He gave me hope that I will be able to “get my life back” and get back to exercising. I give him an A+.

In summary, if you are looking for a wonderful rheumatologist with a great supporting cast look no further than the Family Arthritis Center.”

Nancy L – from Google – June 2019

Reviews of Dr. Busch

“After relocating here to West Palm Beach, my husband I both had an initial visit with Dr. Busch who was the most thorough rheumatologist either one of us has ever experienced. His patient manager, Margie amazingly was able to get our records from our previous doctors in a very short time. Highly recommend Family Arthritis Center.”

From healthgrades.com – June 2019

“My very first visit as a new pt was amazing he knew exactly what I was feeling and how to treat my RA a godsend if u will I’m new to the area and I’m so happy with my experience with Dr. Busch”

Stephanie – from healthgrades.com – June 2019

“Cannot say enough about this doctor. His patience, knowledge, and empathy far surpassed anything I could have expected. I really liked his conservative approach. He is not one to have you go through a million tests before treating. He also has a WONDERFUL “bedside” manner. Thank you Dr Busch.”

Nancy – from healthgrades.com – June 2019

“So kind and patient. So knowledgeable. Listens. Great office! Top notch!”

Kaye B, Stuart, FL Aug 15, 2018