About
Dr. Ehizogie Bob Edigin is a board-certified rheumatologist and the physician behind Lifestyle Rheumatology Clinic in Pearland, TX. He holds dual ABIM certifications in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Benin College of Medicine in Nigeria, completing his studies between 2009 and 2016. His Internal Medicine residency took him to Cook County Health in Illinois, where he trained from 2018 to 2021. He then completed a Rheumatology fellowship at Loma Linda University Health in California, finishing in 2023.
Dr. Edigin is passionate about the intersection of lifestyle medicine and autoimmune disease. He belongs to the American College of Rheumatology, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, The Institute for Functional Medicine, and the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine. He has published over 160 peer-reviewed articles and abstracts and has presented research at national and international academic conferences. He focuses on the gut-immune-joint axis, anti-inflammatory nutrition, sleep optimization, and mindfulness as tools alongside conventional therapy. His clinical goal is to address root causes of autoimmune disease rather than simply manage symptoms. He believes collaborative decision-making and attention to each patient's treatment goals define good rheumatologic care.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Benin College of Medicine, Nigeria (2009–2016)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Cook County Health, IL (2018–2021)
Fellowship
Rheumatology, Loma Linda University Health, CA (2021–2023)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Edigin right for?
Dr. Edigin is a strong fit for adults navigating complex rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Sjogren's syndrome, or fibromyalgia benefit from his broad diagnostic expertise. He works especially well with patients who want to understand the lifestyle and environmental factors driving their disease. Those seeking a physician who prescribes biologics and DMARDs while also counseling on diet, sleep, and mindfulness will find his approach well-suited to their goals. Patients who have experienced long wait times for specialist care will appreciate his one-to-two-week access window.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Edigin treats a wide range of rheumatologic and autoimmune diseases. His clinical scope includes rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, axial spondyloarthritis, Sjogren's syndrome, systemic sclerosis, vasculitis, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, polymyalgia rheumatica, CPPD, fibromyalgia, tendinitis, bursitis, and undifferentiated connective tissue disease.
Yes. Dr. Edigin holds dual board certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine, one in Internal Medicine and one in Rheumatology. He completed his Rheumatology fellowship at Loma Linda University Health in California in 2023.
Dr. Edigin earned his medical degree from the University of Benin College of Medicine in Nigeria. He then completed an Internal Medicine residency at Cook County Health in Illinois and a Rheumatology fellowship at Loma Linda University Health in California.
Dr. Edigin combines conventional allopathic medicine with lifestyle medicine, functional medicine, and integrative medicine. He addresses root causes of autoimmune disease through anti-inflammatory diet counseling, physical activity guidance, sleep optimization, mindfulness, and supplement review alongside biologic and DMARD prescribing when clinically appropriate.
Yes. Dr. Edigin prescribes medications including biologics and DMARDs when clinically indicated. He pairs medication management with lifestyle and integrative medicine interventions to support broader disease control.
Dr. Edigin is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, The Institute for Functional Medicine, and the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine. These memberships reflect his commitment to both evidence-based rheumatology and integrative care.
Yes. Dr. Edigin has published over 160 peer-reviewed articles and abstracts. He has also presented his research at national and international academic medical conferences.
Dr. Edigin believes autoimmune diseases arise from a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental triggers. He focuses on identifying and modifying those root-cause factors through lifestyle, functional, and integrative medicine rather than symptom management alone. He emphasizes collaborative decision-making and treats each patient's health goals as central to the care plan.
Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026