About Arthritis Rheumatology Consultants
Arthritis Rheumatology Consultants was founded with a vision to provide exceptional, compassionate care that helps patients achieve better health, improved function, and a greater quality of life.
We believe rheumatology care goes beyond treating a diagnosis. Our approach focuses on understanding the whole patient and providing personalized, evidence-based treatment for arthritis, autoimmune conditions, osteoporosis, and other musculoskeletal and rheumatic diseases.
Our mission is to combine advanced medical expertise with thoughtful, individualized care—empowering our patients with the knowledge, guidance, and treatment they need to move better, feel better, and live well.
Dr. Susan Mathew
RHEUMATOLOGIST
Dr. Susan Mathew
A native of the Houston area, Dr. Mathew is grateful for the opportunity to serve and give back to the community that has shaped her personally, spiritually, and professionally. She is deeply attuned to the region’s diverse and growing population and is committed to providing compassionate, culturally sensitive care to all patients.
Her professional interests include advancing legislation that improves health outcomes for Texans, enhancing the quality of medical practice for physicians, and ultimately helping patients achieve their functional goals and live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Dr. Mathew completed her residency at Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, PA, followed by a fellowship in Rheumatology at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA—both clinical campuses of Temple University.
She is an active member of multiple professional organizations, including the American College of Rheumatology, Texas Medical Association, and the Fort Bend Medical Society. She has held several roles with Fort Bend Medical Society including Treasurer and currently serves as Delegate to the TMA.. She is also on staff at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land, and Memorial Hermann Memorial City. She is a believer of lifelong learning. She is involved in teaching medical students.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Mathew enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, jogging, and playing tennis. She is a strong believer in community outreach and service.
She has a focus on wellness that centers around nutrition, prevention, and the use of medicines to be able to live longer and improve quality of life.
Conditions Treated:
- Sarcoidosis
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- Polymyalgia Rhematica
- Scleroderma
- Dermatomyositis/Polymyositis
- Osteoporosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Sjogren Disease
- Common Musculoskeletal Conditions
Cecilia Conner
AGNP-C
Cecilia Conner, AGNP-C
Is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. With experience caring for adults and older adults across primary and post-acute care settings, she brings a broad understanding of chronic medical conditions to her work in rheumatology.
Cecilia understands that rheumatologic conditions can affect far more than the joints, often impacting a patient’s mobility, energy, and overall quality of life. She works closely with the rheumatology team to help patients manage chronic autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions through ongoing disease management, medication monitoring, patient education, and preventive care.
She believes strongly in listening to her patients, helping them understand their condition and treatment options, and developing individualized plans that support their health and personal goals. Her approach combines evidence-based medicine with a practical, whole-person focus on maintaining function, independence, and overall wellness.
Outside of work, Cecilia enjoys spending time with her family and pets, trying new recipes, and relaxing with a good book.