Dr. Erik Escuro
Rheumatologist focused on gout and crystal arthropathies
Gout • crystal arthropathies • urate-lowering therapy • treat-to-target rheumatology care
About the expert
Focus: Treat-to-target management of gout and crystal arthropathies
Rheumatologist (Conway SC / WVU Medicine) recognized for treating gout substantially more frequently than peer providers. Delivers CME presentations through the WVCTSI Project ECHO program covering crystal arthropathy diagnosis, treat-to-target urate-lowering therapy, allopurinol management, and advanced interventions like pegloticase for severe tophaceous cases. Active in continuing-education delivery to primary care providers serving rural populations.
Why this matters
Rheumatologist and Project ECHO presenter through the West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute (WVCTSI). Tends to advocate for capacity-building in primary care for crystal arthropathies, especially in rural and underserved areas. Strongest on CME-grade gout and CPPD management frameworks for primary care; less involved in research-frontier rheumatology or non-crystal autoimmune disease.