The Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) provides comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and educational services for patients with arthritis and other rheumatologic and autoimmune diseases, as well as allergies and immune system diseases.
Under the leadership of Ellen M. Gravallese, MD , chief, Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy, our multidisciplinary team includes board-certified physicians with fellowship training in rheumatology, immunology and allergy. These specialists work separately and together to develop precise treatment plans for each patient.
Our physicians are an integral part of the Orthopaedic & Arthritis Center, a collaborative effort between specialists from rheumatology, orthopaedic surgery, musculoskeletal imaging and physical medicine and rehabilitation—all dedicated to excellence in patient care and research.
In addition to caring for patients, our physicians are also clinical and scientific researchers, constantly seeking greater understanding of and therapies for diseases. Our physicians teach and train future physician leaders through the BWH Allergy/Immunology training program and the Rheumatology Fellowship Program.
Why Brigham and Women’s Hospital for Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy?
- Board-certified rheumatologists and allergists work closely with referring primary care physicians as well as multiple subspecialty services.
- Ranked #5 in the country in Rheumatology by U.S. News and World Report.
- Rheumatologists and allergists listed among Boston’s Top Doctors by Boston Magazine.
- BWH Rheumatology Fellowship Program offers internationally-renowned training for physicians.
- Services for a spectrum of rheumatologic diseases from bursitis to all types of arthritis to osteoporosis, Raynaud’s disease, scleroderma and vasculitis.
- Services for a wide range of allergies and immunologic diseases /medicine/rheumatology-immunology-allergy/allergy-services from drug and food allergies to asthma, dermatitis, mast cell disease and urticaria and angioedema.
- Center for Adults with Pediatric Rheumatic Illness provides a continuum of care from childhood to adulthood.
- Center for Skin and Related Musculoskeletal Diseases Clinic provides comprehensive care for patients with concomitant systemic rheumatic and skin diseases.
- Connective Tissue Diseases Clinic provides innovative care for patients with lupus, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, morphea, vasculitis and other diseases.
- Comprehensive Spine Center treats spine conditions due to back pain, disease or injury.
- Fast Track Clinic for Giant Cell Arteritis at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) offers rapid evaluation for patients with suspected giant cell arteritis.
- Raynaud’s Disease Clinic, one of only a few clinics in New England exclusively dedicated to the evaluation and treatment of Raynaud’s disease.
- Adverse Drug Reaction and Desensitization Program serves patients with a specific drug allergy.
- Aspirin exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) Program cares for this acquired condition common in patients with asthma.
- Member of Partners Asthma Center, a collaboration among Partners-affiliated allergists and pulmonologists
