Rheumatology
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
- Raphael Hirsch, MD – Division Chief, Professor of Pediatrics
412-692-5970 - Thaschawee (Tash) Arkachaisri, MD – Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
412-692-5081 - Daniel Kietz, MD – Assistant Professor Pediatrics
412-692-5081 - Paul Rosen, MD – Clinical Director, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
412-692-5081 - Abbe de Vallejo, PhD – Associate Professor of Pediatrics & Immunology
412-692-5081 - Margalit Rosenkranz, MD – Research Instructor
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Fellows
- Elaine Cassidy, MD
- Teresa Hennon, MD
412-692-5081 - Adam Reinhardt, MD
412-692-5081 - Jeff Dvergsten, MD
412-692-5081 - Kathryn Torok, MD
412-692-5081 - Soamarat Vilaiyuk, MD
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Administrative Office
- Marilyn Cieri – Office Manager
412-692-8961 - Barbara Persichetti – Administrative Assistant
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Clinic
- Marsha Ebaugh
– Rheumatology Nurse
412-692-5081 - Judy White – Rheumatology Nurse
412-692-5081 - Pamela Banks – Medical Assistant
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- Carolyn Confer – Clinical Social Worker
412-692-5258 - Jean Bonelli Stanish – Clinical Secretary
412-692-5081 - Nancy
Frank – Clinical Secretary
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Research Laboratory
- Bonnie Lemster, MD – Laboratory Manager
412-692-5597 - Anthony Marinov, MS – Research Associate
412-692-7034 - Joshua Michel – Research Technician
412-692-5606 - David
Wilson, MS – Research Associate
412-692-7034 - Suzanne Clutter, PhD – Post-doctoral Associate
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