Our department is proud to serve the patient community and their families. We provide state-of-the-art evaluation and treatment services, and delivering quality patient care is the center of everything we do.
Treating A Variety Of Conditions
While there are over 100 different diseases that cause arthritis, we particularly specialize in the evaluation and treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Psoriatic Arthritis and all disorders of the spine. In particular, we have played pivotal roles in the development of new treatments for rheumatoid arthritis-the most common of systemic arthritis that causes inflammation in the lining of the joints and other internal organs. We also have renowned specialists who evaluate and treat patients with lupus and its allied disorders. Our team is composed of professionals with varied backgrounds who have interests in the full spectrum of rheumatic and immunologic disease and conditions, including:
Rheumatoid Arthritis
A common form of arthritis that causes inflammation in the lining of the joints and other internal organs.
Lupus Erythematosus
A rheumatic disease that is both inflammatory and chronic and affects joints, muscles, and other parts of the body.
For more information:
Understanding Lupus
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
A childhood condition that causes inflammation of the joints that can cause varying pain and discomfort from one day to the next.
Arthritis
There are over 100 different causes of Arthritis.
Gout
A disease causing severe and sudden episodes of pain, tenderness and swelling in some joints.
Osteoarthritis
A disease that causes breakdown of cartilage in the joints and leads to joint pain and stiffness. For more information:
Osteoarthritis, Your Questions Answered
Osteoarthritis and Aging
Osteoporosis
A disease that causes bones to become brittle and lose mass resulting in painful fractures.
For more information:
Healthy Bones for Life:Osteoporosis Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
Psoriatic Arthritis
A common form of arthritis associated with psoriasis.
Scleroderma
A slowly progressive disease that causes hardening of the skin and internal organs.
Soft Tissue Rheumatism
Tendonitis, bursitis and other allied conditions.
Treatment Centers
Center for Arthritis and Joint Diseases Our Center offers complete evaluation and care for patients with systemic rheumatic diseases, as well as local conditions of bones, joints and tendons.
Center for Skin and Related Musculoskeletal Diseases
The Center gives patients access to experts in both Dermatology and Rheumatology
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Center
The Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Center meets weekly and is devoted to the multidisciplinary treatment of children and adults with childhood onset arthritic disorders.
Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy Division
The Spine Center
The Spine Center offers comprehensive services to evaluate and manage treatment for patients with back, neck and spine problems.
Women’s Orthopedic and Joint Disease Center
The Women’s Orthopedic and Joint Disease Center is dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of arthritic conditions in Women