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Meet the Rheumatology Team

A child with a rheumatic illness often has multiple medically related issues that require a team approach toward management. Depending on the specific needs, the evaluation and care of a patient may be shared by a full-time multidisciplinary team of medical specialists working with our pediatric rheumatology doctors. Included in this team are a rheumatology nurse practitioner, rheumatology nurse, physical and occupational therapists, and a clinical social worker providing comprehensive care tailored to each individual child. The Rheumatology team communicates frequently with the child's primary care provider to ensure continuity of care.

Physicians

A. Kim Ritchey, MD – Interim Chief, Division of Pediatric Rheumatology; Professor of Pediatrics
412-692-5947
Daniel A. Kietz, MD, MPH, MMM – Clinical Director, Fellowship Director; Associate Professor of Pediatrics
412-692-5081
Elaine A. Cassidy, MD – Assistant Professor, Associate Fellowship Program Director
412-692-5081
Jay K. Kolls, MD – Interim NIH T32 Program Director
412-692-7710
Margalit E. Rosenkranz, MD – Assistant Professor
412-692-5081
Kathryn S. Torok, MD – Assistant Professor
412-692-5081
Abbe de Vallejo, PhD – Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Immunology; Director, Flow Cytometry I Core Facility, John G. Rangos Sr. Research Center; Faculty, University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute; Member Faculty, McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
412-692-8455

Fellows

Sarah Poff, MD – 2nd Year
412-692-5081
Emily Way, MD – 2nd Year
412-692-5081
Kaveh Ardalan, MD – 1st Year
412-692-5081
Ian Ferguson, MD – 1st Year
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Administrative Office

Meg Nowak – Division Administrator
412-692-5471: Oakland office (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays)
412-692-5336: Lawrenceville office (Mondays and Fridays)
Marilyn Cieri – Practice Manager
412-692-8961
Cindy Hovanec – Administrative Assistant, Sr.
412-692-5970
Jean Bonelli Stanish – Administrative Assistant, Associate
412-692-5081
Deb Kelly – Administrative Assistant, Associate
412-692-5081

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