Physicians in the Rheumatology Clinic see children with a range of rheumatic diseases. Conditions most frequently treated in the clinic include:
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (formerly known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis)
- Juvenile Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and lupus spectrum disorders
- Dermatomyositis
- Scleroderma
- Kawasaki's Disease and systemic vasculitis
- Rheumatic fever
- Autoinflammatory disorders
Our multidisciplinary team includes pediatric rheumatologists and fellows, nurse practitioners, nurse clinician/educator, research nurse, physical and occupational therapist, nutritionist, child life specialist and a social worker.