Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is also called lupus. It is a long-term autoimmune disease. Autoimmune diseases are conditions where your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body. Lupus affects between 1.5 and 2 million people in the United States.

To make an appointment with a specialist, call us at 312.695.8628.

Our Approach to Care

We strive to help people with lupus live more rewarding lives. Our clinicians have extensive experience diagnosing and treating lupus.

We offer:

• Leading-edge services to evaluate and manage lupus, including innovative treatment options and those with fewer side effects.
• Culturally competent care that puts you at the center of your care team.
• Clinical trials and research not widely available elsewhere.

Lupus can affect different parts of your body. That’s why our team collaborates with a variety of specialists to offer comprehensive treatment plans.

These specialists include:

• Cardiologists
• Dermatologists
• Nephrologists
• Neurologists
• Obstetrics-gynecologists
• Pulmonologists

At your first visit, we will talk with you to better understand your medical history and current symptoms.

You can expect to:

• See a lupus specialist.
• Review your medical history.
• Complete a physical exam.
• Complete any necessary laboratory tests or imaging.
• Discuss next steps, including treatment options and managing your symptoms.
• Explore if you are a candidate for a research study or clinical trial in your disease. Participation is optional, and we will explain what that would involve.

Lupus Research Team

Our research team works to advance the understanding of lupus. This can help us improve health outcomes and find new treatment options. We’ve made many discoveries and advances, which highlight the commitment and dedication of our program and team members.

Our patients can enroll in research studies, clinical trials and Northwestern Medicine’s Chicago Lupus Database. The database is a registry of people with lupus who want to be contacted about future research studies they may be eligible for.

Learn more about our research and the Chicago Lupus Database.

Lupus Care in Spanish

We offer world-class care to people who prefer to speak Spanish. Our clinic’s goal is to provide culturally sensitive care for patients and families who prefer to discuss their medical care in Spanish.

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