Overview
The Pediatric Rheumatology Program at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is now in its 37th year. Moving into the 21st century, the program's staff brings unparalleled expertise and the opportunity for your child to receive the most current and comprehensive care available.
Your child's healthcare team
Terri Finkel, MD, PhD is chief and Hollander Chair of Pediatric Rheumatology. Dr. Finkel is an internationally recognized expert in immunology and rheumatology, having published widely on the biology, pathogenesis and therapy of childhood arthritis and autoimmune disease. Dr. Finkel has been honored as an "Arthritis Hero" by the Arthritis Foundation, as a "Miracle Worker" by the Children's Hospital Network, and she was the first physician scientist to be chosen by the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame.
David D. Sherry, MD is the director of clinical rheumatology and a nationally recorgnized expert in children with musculoskeletal pain amplication syndromes (reflext neurovascular dystrophy) and the treatment of juvenile arthritis and other rheumatic illness. He has practiced clinical pediatric rheumatology for over two decades and has been awarded teaching and Caring for Children awards and been has been recognized by his peers as a Top Doctor in Philadelphia and America.
Drs. Finkel and Sherry are board certified in pediatric rheumatology.
Lisa Wiater, RN is also integral to the Pediatric Rheumatology team.
The Pediatric Rheumatology consultative service at Children's Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient care for children with rheumatic illnesses at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Conditions for which we provide care include:
Treatment and care for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, other autoimmune disorders and pain amplification syndromes
Conditions for which the Division provides care include:
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
- Spondyloarthropathies
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Dermatomyositis
- Vasculitis
- Scleroderma
- Lyme disease
- Pain amplification syndromes
The Rheumatology group also consults on patients with undiagnosed multisystem diseases and on patients with fever of unknown origin. Treatment of arthritic joints by intra-articular corticosteroid injection is available.
Referral for physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychiatry and pain management can be arranged at the time of consultation.
An active parent support group and adolescent support group provide ongoing support to children and their families.
The Division of Rheumatology is also involved in extensive research into the causes and cure of autoimmune disease, including lupus and Henoch-Schonlein purpura.
The Division is also active in training pediatric rheumatology fellows.
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