Pediatric Rheumatology

The Division of Rheumatology is a subspecialty offering expertise in diagnosis of autoimmune diseases, musculoskeletal pain syndromes, periodic and prolonged fever conditions, multisystem inflammatory conditions, and connective tissue diseases. Treatment strategies are designed to capture all aspects of the child’s life; multidisciplinary, comprehensive, compassionate care. Rheumatology collaborates with all the subspecialties; in particular, ophthalmology, dermatology, orthopedics, nephrology, neurology and psychology.

Training Programs

The division now has an ACGME accredited 3 year fellowship program for Pediatric Rheumatology.

Research

Rheumatology Research

Our Faculty

• Mileka Gilbert, M.D., Ph.D.
• Natasha Ruth, M.D., MS, Division Chief
• Katherine Silver, M.D., MSCR
• Robert Warren, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., Professor Emeritus.
• Murray Passo, M.D., Professor Emeritus
• Emily Vara, D.O.

Administrative Staff

• Tracy Slater

Contact Us

MUSC Division of Pediatric Rheumatology
125 Doughty St., MSC 561
Charleston, SC 29425-5610
Administration Phone: 843-792-5696
Fax: 843-792-7139

All patient-related calls: 843-876-0444
Email: pedsrheum@musc.edu