The comprehensive care you need
IN BETTER HANDS
PHONE: (504) 899-1120
ADDRESS:111 Veterans Blvd. Suite 404Metairie, LA 70005
About The Rheumatology Group
(TRG)
The Rheumatology Group has been providing expert rheumatologic care to the Greater New Orleans community for more than four decades. The practice traces its roots to Wilson & Sanders, APMC, founded in 1982 by Dr. Merlin Wilson and Dr. Reginald Sanders with a commitment to thoughtful, compassionate, and individualized patient care.
Over the years, the practice grew and evolved, eventually becoming The Rheumatology Group to reflect its expanding scope and continued commitment to comprehensive rheumatologic care. Dr. Austin Fraser joined the practice in 2013, followed by Dr. Jerry Pounds in 2015, further strengthening the practice’s clinical expertise and expanding the breadth of care available to patients.
Today, The Rheumatology Group combines decades of clinical experience with a modern, comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases. Our providers are committed to providing attentive, personalized care to every patient, taking the time to understand each person’s concerns and develop a treatment plan tailored to their needs.
As the practice continues to grow, our focus remains unchanged: to provide exceptional rheumatologic care with the expertise, accessibility, and personal attention our patients deserve.
Jerry W. Pounds, Jr., MD, FACR, is a New Orleans native who joined The Rheumatology Group in 2015. In addition to his clinical practice, he has held a leadership role in the Rheumatology Alliance of Louisiana, where he currently serves on the Board of Directors as the Immediate Past President.
Dr. Pounds is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. He earned his medical degree from the LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2010, completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Earl K. Long Medical Center in Baton Rouge, and subsequently completed his fellowship in Rheumatology at Ochsner Clinic Foundation.
His clinical approach emphasizes careful evaluation, clear communication, and individualized treatment for patients with rheumatic and autoimmune diseases. Dr. Pounds is committed to combining current medical knowledge with thoughtful, patient-centered care.
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Gout
- Lupus
- Sjogren's syndrome
- Osteoporosis
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
- Polymyositis
- Scleroderma
HOW IT WORKS
Recharge with a perfectly balanced dose of nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and fluids
Vitamin IV therapy has been shown to replenish electrolytes, improve energy levels, relieve headaches and bodyaches, and boost overall mood
THE THERAPY
Your practitioner will curate a custom vitamin therapy bag based on your wellness needs
Our in-house infusion nurse will administer your vitamin therapy, as you sit back and relax in a peaceful environment
The Rheumatology Group is founded on more than 75 years of collective experience in rheumatologic service and patient care.
Our nurses, our staff, our doctors value personalized care above all else.
Patients are in better hands
with the TRG team.
