IRIS Integral Rheumatology & Immunology Specialists

IRIS Integral Rheumatology & Immunology Specialists Our practice is committed towards treating all patients and improving their quality of life. This is Dr. Valenzuela’s 2nd state-of-the-art practice.

The first is located in Plantation, Florida. Both offices are committed towards treating all patients and improving their quality of life. As leaders in our field, we continually contribute to the development of new treatments and protocols through our contribution in clinical studies. Specialized in complex cases of Arthritic and Rheumatic diseases, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Carpal tunnel, Gout, Sjogrens syndrome, Lupus (SLE) and more.

Gout is one of the most common forms of arthritis, and it can affect anyone. The pain does eventually ease, which is why...
08/11/2026

Gout is one of the most common forms of arthritis, and it can affect anyone. The pain does eventually ease, which is why so many people wait for the next attack instead of preventing it.

That is the part worth changing. Managing uric acid levels early helps protect your joints from lasting damage, and simple daily habits support the treatment plan.

At IRIS, we build a prevention plan around each patient to reduce future attacks.

140 SW 84th Ave B, Plantation, FL 33324.
IRIS Rheumatology & Immunology Specialists | IRIS R&D

Your experience is useful to someone who is still looking for answers.Patients often arrive at IRIS after months of unce...
08/10/2026

Your experience is useful to someone who is still looking for answers.

Patients often arrive at IRIS after months of uncertainty. Reading how others were diagnosed, treated and followed up makes that search shorter. If you have been our patient, we would appreciate your review on Google.

Scan the QR code, or access through this link:
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140 SW 84th Ave B, Plantation, FL 33324.
IRIS Rheumatology & Immunology Specialists | IRIS R&D

08/07/2026

"Time and opportunity."

At the Florida Society of Rheumatology Annual Meeting, Dr. Guillermo J. Valenzuela, MD, FACR, opened with those two words and built an argument around them: we can impart changes today that our training never prepared us to expect, and the moment we choose to act determines how much of that capability reaches the patient.

Acting earlier depends on having options to act with. At IRIS, that is why our clinical practice and our research work run alongside each other.

Morning stiffness that lingers. Joints that hurt on both sides. Fatigue that rest does not fix.Rheumatoid arthritis ofte...
08/04/2026

Morning stiffness that lingers. Joints that hurt on both sides. Fatigue that rest does not fix.

Rheumatoid arthritis often begins quietly. Symptoms come and go, which is why many people are told they are simply tired or overworked before receiving the correct diagnosis.

It is an autoimmune condition, and it is systemic, so it can reach beyond the joints. Early diagnosis and treatment help slow the disease and protect your joints from lasting damage.

At IRIS, we focus on catching rheumatoid arthritis early and building treatment around each patient.

140 SW 84th Ave B, Plantation, FL 33324.
IRIS Rheumatology & Immunology Specialists | IRIS R&D

07/30/2026

"We need to start taking responsibility for treating patients earlier."

At the Florida Society of Rheumatology Annual Meeting, Dr. Guillermo J. Valenzuela, MD, FACR, argued that our criterion should move forward: recognizing the patient projected to become refractory upon the first sign of refractoriness, rather than after the damage has accumulated.

Waiting has a cost. It is measured in organ damage.

At IRIS, that conviction shapes how we practice, and it is why expanding the range of therapeutic options available to patients with rheumatologic and immunologic disease remains central to our work.

If you live with psoriasis, joint pain may not be a separate problem.Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disease that c...
07/28/2026

If you live with psoriasis, joint pain may not be a separate problem.

Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the joints. It often occurs in people with psoriasis, though joint symptoms can sometimes appear before any skin symptoms do.

What it can look like: swelling in fingers or toes, joint pain, morning stiffness, fatigue, reduced range of motion. Symptoms vary from mild to severe and may come and go over time, which is part of why they get dismissed.

Without treatment, ongoing inflammation may lead to joint damage over time, affecting hands, feet, knees, spine, tendons, and ligaments.

If you have psoriasis and are noticing joint pain, stiffness, or swelling, those symptoms are worth discussing with a rheumatologist.

Schedule your consultation.

140 SW 84th Ave B, Plantation, FL 33324.
IRIS Rheumatology & Immunology Specialists | Iris R&D

Arthritis is often thought of as something that comes with age. It doesn't always work that way.Juvenile arthritis is au...
07/24/2026

Arthritis is often thought of as something that comes with age. It doesn't always work that way.

Juvenile arthritis is autoimmune. The immune system mistakenly targets a child's own joints, and the earliest signs tend to be quiet ones: stiffness in the morning, a swollen joint, a limp with no injury behind it, fatigue that rest doesn't fix.

Recognized early, joint damage can often be slowed. That is why those signs are worth paying attention to.

What gets talked about less is what comes after. Juvenile arthritis doesn't always end in childhood. Many people carry it into adult life.

When that moment comes, rheumatologic care shouldn't start over. It should continue with specialists who treat autoimmune disease across a lifetime.

We care for adults living with rheumatic and autoimmune conditions, including those who grew up with juvenile arthritis.

140 SW 84th Ave B, Plantation, FL 33324.
IRIS Rheumatology & Immunology Specialists | Iris R&D

Every new treatment in rheumatology begins with people willing to take part in research.At IRIS, we are in constant deve...
07/20/2026

Every new treatment in rheumatology begins with people willing to take part in research.

At IRIS, we are in constant development of our treatment program, as we research new alternatives for autoimmune and rheumatologic conditions.

As volunteers are central to our work, we are inviting people living with autoimmune and rheumatologic conditions to explore taking part in our studies.

Involvement is always voluntary, and our team walks you through what a study involves before you decide anything.

Take the first step with us.

140 SW 84th Ave B, Plantation, FL 33324.
IRIS Rheumatology & Immunology Specialists | IRIS R&D

Participating in clinical research is always your choice.Before deciding anything, you receive clear information about t...
07/16/2026

Participating in clinical research is always your choice.

Before deciding anything, you receive clear information about the study, its potential benefits, its risks, and what participation involves. Some patients choose to take part for the possibility of accessing investigational therapies while contributing to future advances in autoimmune care.

Volunteers are welcome, and every question is worth asking.

Learn about the research opportunities open at IRIS by reaching out to our team.

140 SW 84th Ave B, Plantation, FL 33324.
IRIS Rheumatology & Immunology Specialists | Iris R&D

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140 SW 84th Avenue, Ste B
Plantation, FL
33324

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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