Phone Numbers | LocationsDescription of ServicesChildren’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is committed to the treatment and study of rheumatic diseases in children. At a time when many pediatric hospitals are unable to offer even a single full-time pediatric rheumatologist, Children’s Division of Pediatric Rheumatology has established one of the largest and most comprehensive pediatric rheumatology programs in the United States. The division’s six full-time faculty and a support team of medical specialists provide communities in western Pennsylvania and beyond with patient care of the highest quality for a wide range of conditions, basic and clinical research to develop new and better therapies and comprehensive educational opportunities to train the next generation of pediatric rheumatologists. The Division of Pediatric Rheumatology evaluates children with prolonged joint pain, weakness, rash or fever and provides comprehensive care tailored to each child. Faculty and staff include pediatric rheumatologists, rheumatology nurses, a clinical social worker and physical and occupational therapists. This team approach to providing clinical care is directed by faculty rheumatologists experienced in diagnosing and managing childhood rheumatic diseases, musculoskeletal pain syndromes and other conditions including, but not limited to:
Education and Training ProgramTraining tomorrow’s pediatric rheumatologists is an important part of the division’s mission. The division takes full advantage of its strengths to provide educational opportunities that are second to none, including a fellowship program that offers comprehensive training in both the clinical and research aspects of rheumatology. Research ProgramChildren’s Division of Pediatric Rheumatology has emerged as a leader in autoimmunity research with a National Institutes of Health-funded basic research program dedicated to answering fundamental questions about juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic diseases and a clinical research program engaged in the study of innovative therapies. A Leader in Pediatric MedicineChildren’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is a recognized leader in pediatric medicine. Quality patient care and advanced research consistently place Children’s among the nation’s top pediatric hospitals as reported by U.S. News & World Report and Children’s ranks eighth in funding from the National Institutes of Health. The hospital is currently undertaking a major expansion, which includes a new, state-of-the-art hospital and campus and a new 230,000-square-foot research facility. The medical and research staff at Children’s Hospital comprise the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, recognized as one of the leading biomedical institutions in the nation. Referral RequirementsReferrals to the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology are accepted from primary care physicians and medical specialists. Referrals for patients enrolled in managed care insurance plans also may require authorization from the insurance provider and primary care physician. All necessary referral and authorization forms must be received before the patient’s visit. For accurate provider numbers or more information, please call the office number listed. For additional details about referrals, scheduling an appointment and contacting the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology, please see Information for Patients. |
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