Our rheumatology specialists work collaboratively with orthopaedic surgeons and physical rehabilitation specialists to provide the best possible patient care. We offer special expertise in diagnosing and treating a variety of conditions, including:

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Systematic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Bursitis
• Gout and other crystal-induced arthropathies
• Scleroderma
• Sjögren’s syndrome
• Tendonitis
• Vasculitis

Because rheumatology involves more than just one organ system, our rheumatology staff consults with pulmonary, cardiology and nephrology specialists, as well as colleagues in orthopaedic surgery and physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Our staff also works closely with dermatology specialists in areas such as psoriasis, lupus and many other diseases that have important skin manifestations.

Current initiatives of the Division of Rheumatology include:

• A highly competitive, nationally renowned training program for rheumatology fellows
• An active translational research program linking laboratory research with patient care
• Close collaborations with pharmaceutical companies and other research sponsors to develop more effective therapies