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Who We Are

Faculty

Natasha Ruth, M.D., MS

Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Division Chief & Program Director Pediatric Rheumatology
Co-Director Peds Physician Well-Being

Undergraduate: Davidson College and University of South Carolina
Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Residency: Palmetto Health Richland
Fellowship: Cincinnati Children’s Hospital

Mileka Gilbert, M.D., Ph.D.

Senior Associate Dean, Engagement - College of Medicine
Medical Director, Health Engagement
Professor, Pediatric Rheumatology

Katherine Silver, M.D., MSCR

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine
Director Transition Clinic Department of Pediatrics/Medicine

Undergraduate: University of North Carolina
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
Residency: University of Alabama
Fellowship: Medical University of South Carolina

Emily Vara, D.O.

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Undergraduate: Georgia Institute of Technology
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: East Carolina University
Fellowship: Medical University of South Carolina

Murray H. Passo, M.D.

Professor Emeritus

Past Director of Pediatric Director of Pediatric Rheumatology and Rheumatology Fellowship Program

Robert Warren, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus

Past Chief Medical Information Officer