Regional West Physicians Clinic Opens Rheumatology Clinic and Welcomes Board Certified Rheumatologist Robert Freilich, MD, PhD


March 13, 2026
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Rheumatology

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., ― Regional West Physicians Clinic-Rheumatology clinic has opened and sees patients age 19 and older through physician referral. 

Located in Regional West Medical Plaza South, Suite 1110, the clinic welcomes board certified rheumatologist Robert Freilich, MD, PhD to the practice. Dr. Freilich is devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of autoimmune, inflammatory, and musculoskeletal diseases affecting joints, muscles, ligaments, and bones. The clinic sees patients who are suffering from a wide range of issues, including rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, lupus, gout, osteoporosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, bursitis, osteoarthritis, and more.

As part of Regional West Physicians Clinic, Dr. Freilich works closely with other Regional West specialties, including pulmonology, orthopaedics, cardiology, and neurology. This means a seamless transition of care right here at home. No more traveling long distances and juggling multiple physician appointments on your own.

Dr. Freilich earned a Doctor of Medicine degree and a PhD degree in Pharmacology & Biomedical Neuroscience from Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts. He completed internal medicine residency training at New York University, New York City, New York, and completed a rheumatology fellowship and post-doctoral fellowship at the same institution. Dr. Freilich is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

To learn more about Regional West Physicians Clinic-Rheumatology, visit rwhs.org/find-provider.

About Regional West
Regional West Health Services in Scottsbluff, Nebraska is the parent company of Regional West Medical Center, a regional referral center and the only Level II Trauma Center in Nebraska west of Kearney. Since 1924, Regional West has served the people of western Nebraska and the neighboring states of Colorado, South Dakota, and Wyoming through innovative healthcare services. As the region’s sole tertiary medical center, Regional West offers an expansive array of medical specialties and numerous physician clinics.


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