@7lilsnkr Rheumatology might deal with the fibromyalgia but not the torn rotator cuff or split bicep tendon, I would think.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of problems that doctors cannot do much about. Sometimes they kind of pass you on to someone else. It can turn into a wild goose chase! (I have tried to work on accepting some symptoms to avoid that!!)

Hmmm... I have usually gotten those types of replies by phone, from the doctor's staff.
I will say that the specialists each have a narrow lane for treatment. This allows them to keep up on the very best and latest information and treatments for a smaller range of conditions.
Rheumatologists often limit their practice to rheumatoid arthritis and similar conditions like Lupus, Sjogrens and similar.
Fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis are usually treated by a primary care provider, sometimes in conjunction with PT or pain management.
Torn rotator cuff/biceps tendon would be in the orthopedic surgeon's "lane" if surgical treatment is warranted, PT otherwise.
If I got this, I would take the rheumatologist's diagnoses and any images and test results back to my primary and discuss next steps.
What have you decided to do?
Sue