Welcome to Empowered Arthritis and Rheumatology Center (EARC) PLLC
Please call 984-345-2262 to schedule an appointment at our arthritis and rheumatology center.
Your primary care physician can fax the referral to: 888-815-1619.
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Complete your patient registration forms with our secure online portal.
We Care for Patients with Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
Our doctors at EARC provide compassionate and high-quality care for patients with various forms of arthritis and auto-immune conditions. Rheumatic diseases are rare, complex, and often difficult to diagnose. Our rheumatologists are fellowship trained, board certified and experienced to ensure that each individual case is handled effectively with extra care.
We work as a team with you to make an accurate diagnosis and develop a personalized treatment plan to restore you to good health in the face of autoimmune conditions that may be holding you back. Our primary goal is to improve your quality of life, despite a diagnosis of an auto-immune disease.
TESTIMONIALS
What our patients are saying...
"My very first experience was an excellent experience. The staff was very nice. The doctor was very polite and knowledgeable, giving information as to what he was going to do what to expect and seeing you back in a timely manner which was very much appreciated."
"The violin instrumental music in waiting room is relaxing. I like the fact that the doctor actually knows about curcumin since many don't."
"Everyone is very helpful and polite. The doctor is very patient, nice, and is concerned about my health and well being."
"Very friendly doctor and staff! I was so happy to be able to get in within a month of calling for an appointment. Most other doctors in this area seem to have a minimum 3 - 6 months wait to see a doctor! Thank you!"
"Excellent!! Very nice location and easy to get to! Staff is amazing! Dr. Subedi is a very caring provider and has been so helpful. He listens to your concerns and questions. He takes time with you to make sure you understand his plan of care. I highly recommend him and this practice." - Angie
"Everyone from the front staff to the physician were warm and caring. Thank you so much." - Nancy
The staff and doctors were very kind and helpful during my visit. I am visually impaired and required assistance and they did not miss a beat with making sure that I was taken care of. Dr. Gupta followed up my visit with a phone call to ensure that I had received my medication which arrived the next day, thereby relieving any anxiety I had about missing a treatment. I am grateful for their service and would highly recommend anyone who needs the care of a rheumatologist to visit the Empowered Arthritis & Rheumatology Center - Marqui
I have been very impressed with the amount of expertise Drs. Gupta and Subedi have with their patients. Highly recommend. - Jibran
I absolutely love Dr. Sandeepkumar Gupta. I have been looking for a rheumatologist for awhile. My pain level was a 10 when I went to him a week ago and now it’s down to a 2. I would recommend him to anyone! - Teri
"I am so happy I was referred to Empowered Arthritis. Dr. Gupta is fantastic! He spent a lot of time asking questions and listening to me describe my symptoms. Fibromyalgia is not always taken seriously, but Dr. Gupta takes it very seriously and was thoughtful, kind, and gave me a plethora of good information and strategies to help with my pain and fatigue. I was so relieved to have a name for my condition so that I can take the steps needed to get relief. Dr. Gupta and his staff and nurse were patient and kind. I can't recommend them enough!"
- Jennifer
"Dr. Subedi is the doctor I have been searching for for 11 years. It is clear he stays up to date on the latest research and is an excellent patient educator, explaining what's happening within my body in terms I can understand. Also, Dr. Subedi really listens, asks thoughtful questions, and cares about the doctor/patient relationship. This combination in a specialist is hard to find, and I feel like I have struck gold.
"I have seen countless specialists at UNC, and although they are a great institution, my experience at Empowered Arthritis and Rheumatology Center far exceeds any care I have received at UNC.
"Another great plus is that the front desk staff is extremely friendly and thorough. I highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for a rheumatologist."
- Anitra
"The front office is personable and friendly and the lobby is relaxing. Dr. Subedi thoughtfully reviewed my notes and symptoms, reviewed our options, thought of how my other conditions affect each other, AND left plenty of time to consider my thoughts, which is a refreshing change! My mom says this place is “mom approved!” and likes the treatment philosophy. It’s an aptly named practice - I left feeling empowered about my care."
- Elisabeth
"Dr. Gupta is an amazing doctor. I followed him for my mom’s ongoing issue. Dr Gupta not only takes time to educate about everything but is also very patience with her. He thoroughly review his medication as well. We are very pleased with the his care and recommend everyone. His location is very convenient and supporting staff are amazing. Thank you for serving the community."
- Sachi
"An outstanding office all the way around! Excellent care, excellent facilities, excellent staff, and an amazing physician."