Pediatric Arthritis and Rheumatology Services
The pediatric rheumatology specialists at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s provide comprehensive care to children with inflammatory and autoimmune conditions such as juvenile arthritis and lupus to help manage symptoms and maximize function.
Schedule an Appointment Today
To schedule an appointment with one of our pediatric rheumatology experts, call 216-844-7700.
Why Choose UH Rainbow?
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Division of Pediatric Rheumatology features a skilled team with expertise in treating inflammatory autoimmune disorders that affect the joints, bones, muscles, tendons, skin and internal organs.
Some attributes that set our program apart:
A Highly Experienced Team
The UH Rainbow team is led by board-certified and fellowship-trained pediatric rheumatologists, who work side-by-side with pediatric experts in areas such as psychology, nursing and nutrition.
Dedicated Pediatric Psychologist
Our dedicated pediatric clinical psychologist can provide young patients with much needed support for anxiety, depression and other mood or behavioral disorders.
Multidisciplinary Care
Our team works closely with other UH Rainbow specialties for seamless care, including pediatric allergy/immunology, dermatology, nephrology (kidney), orthopedics and sports medicine physicians.
Smooth Transition to Adult Care
Our team works closely with UH adult rheumatologists to help provide uninterrupted care to teens with autoimmune diseases as they mature into adulthood.
Leading-Edge Research & Clinical Trials
Our team is active in research in areas such as lupus, juvenile arthritis and macrophage activation syndrome, and we are a pediatric clinical trials center for lupus.
Access to Innovative Services
Our program gives patients and their families a range of innovative options for care. This includes access to a dedicated pediatric infusion center and services such as pediatric integrative medicine.
Pediatric Rheumatology Conditions & Treatments
Pediatric rheumatologists at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital provide evaluation and treatment for more than 600 musculoskeletal conditions, including autoimmune, inflammatory and bone diseases such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, juvenile dermatomyositis and systemic lupus erythematosus, or lupus.
See All Conditions & TreatmentsOur Team
Our team of board-certified and fellowship-trained pediatric rheumatologists provide care for the full spectrum of rheumatic conditions. Our staff also includes a pediatric nutritionist, a dedicated pediatric psychologist and pediatric nurses with specialized training in rheumatology. Additionally, our team consults with other UH Rainbow pediatric experts as needed to provide an even deeper level of care for patients with complex conditions that require multiple specialists.
Our Team