About
Dr. Reeti K. Joshi is a board-certified internist and rheumatologist practicing in Beaumont, Texas. She earned her medical degree from Grant Medical College in Mumbai, India, graduating as valedictorian. She completed her internship and internal medicine residency at the University of Texas at Houston Health Science Center, where she served as Chief Resident. She then completed a rheumatology fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis from 2010 to 2012. She holds certifications from the American Board of Internal Medicine in both internal medicine and rheumatology, as well as certification from the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons.
Dr. Joshi has spent more than a decade treating patients with rheumatic and autoimmune diseases in Beaumont. She treats rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, psoriatic arthritis, spondylarthritis, osteoporosis, sarcoidosis, polymyalgia rheumatica, and Behcet's disease. She is passionate about inflammatory disease prevention and uses biologics and disease-modifying antirheumatic medications where appropriate. Her philosophy holds that a patient's story is the most important component in any health review. She is herself a long-time patient with an autoimmune disease and applies her own principles to her health. Dr. Joshi speaks English, Hindi, Gujarathi, and Marathi, and she serves as a local chapter leader for the Association of Women in Rheumatology and as Secretary of the State of Texas Association of Rheumatologists.
Education & Training
Medical School
Grant Medical College, Mumbai, India (MD, Valedictorian)
Residency
University of Texas at Houston Health Science Center, Houston, TX (Internal Medicine, 2007-2009, Chief Resident)
Fellowship
Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO (Rheumatology, 2010-2012)
Additional Training
Internship: University of Texas at Houston Health Science Center, Houston, TX; Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine and Rheumatology); Certification: National Board of Physicians and Surgeons
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Joshi right for?
Dr. Joshi is a strong fit for adults managing rheumatic or autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or gout. Patients with complex or rarer diseases like Behcet's disease, sarcoidosis, or polymyalgia rheumatica benefit from her depth of specialty training. She also serves patients seeking preventive care with attention to lifestyle, sleep, and long-term health. Those who value a physician who listens closely and considers the full patient story will find her approach particularly meaningful.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Joshi treats a wide range of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases. Her clinical focus includes rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, psoriatic arthritis, spondylarthritis, osteoporosis, sarcoidosis, polymyalgia rheumatica, and Behcet's disease. She also provides internal medicine and preventive care alongside her rheumatology work.
Yes, Dr. Joshi holds board certification in both rheumatology and internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. She also holds certification from the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons.
Dr. Joshi completed her rheumatology fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis from 2010 to 2012. Before that, she finished her internal medicine residency at the University of Texas at Houston Health Science Center, where she served as Chief Resident.
Dr. Joshi speaks English, Hindi, Gujarathi, and Marathi. This allows her to communicate directly with patients from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Dr. Joshi believes a patient's personal story is the most important part of any health review. She pairs evidence-based treatments, including biologics and disease-modifying medications, with attention to sleep quality, mindfulness, and lifestyle balance. Her goal is to extend each patient's health span — the number of years they live free from disease burden.
Yes, Dr. Joshi manages osteoporosis as part of her rheumatology practice. She evaluates bone health and develops treatment plans that include both medical therapies and lifestyle strategies.
Dr. Joshi lives with an autoimmune disease herself and applies the same principles she recommends to her patients. That personal experience shapes how she approaches diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management.
Dr. Joshi serves as a local chapter leader for the Association of Women in Rheumatology. She also serves as Secretary of the State of Texas Association of Rheumatologists.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026