Dr. Kaveh Ardalan
Overview
I take care of children and adolescents who have pediatric rheumatic diseases. These include juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lupus, juvenile dermatomyositis, scleroderma, and vasculitis. I take a particular interest in taking care young people who have different forms of juvenile myositis, which is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks one’s own muscles or skin. In order to be a good rheumatologist, you have to listen to the patient and the family because we don’t have a fancy test that just gives you an answer. The answers come from what the patients and their families share with me. Some of our patients are some of the most challenging and sometimes even the sickest patients, yet we can help them get them much better. For that reason, I find my work is very hopeful because I get to see young people really persevere through very tough times and achieve really amazing things in their lives.
Dr. Ardalan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Localized Scleroderma, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 16 articles in the study of Dermatomyositis.
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Locations
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27710
4709 Creekstone Dr, Durham, NC 27703
3000 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
Duke Children's Health Center Rheumatology Clinic
Jeffrey Dvergsten is a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Dvergsten has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Arthritis.
Duke Children's Health Center Rheumatology Clinic
I care for children and adolescents with rheumatic diseases, which are autoimmune and autoinflammatory conditions. These include juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lupus, myositis, scleroderma, and vasculitis. I am particularly interested in caring for those who have forms of juvenile myositis and am researching ways to understand and treat this spectrum of disease. I value listening to each patient’s individual story and strive to provide patient-centered care with the most evidence-based approach. I chose to specialize in pediatric rheumatology because it is an ever-changing field that allows me to learn from and form meaningful relationships with patients and their families. I love seeing patients get back to happy, healthy lives. Dr. Tam Covert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Myositis.
Duke Children's Health Center Rheumatology Clinic
I care for children with childhood arthritis, autoimmune, and autoinflammatory conditions. The relationship I build with my patients and families is one of the most rewarding parts of my career. I believe it is that collaborative relationship that is crucial to managing these often chronic conditions that affect children so differently. I also remain committed to providing opportunities for patients and families to become involved in research and advocacy to help to move the field forward and improve the care we offer to children. With our joint commitment, we will be able to advance our knowledge, optimize available treatments, and eventually find a cure for these rare conditions. Dr. Becker is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Localized Scleroderma, Arthritis, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- DermatomyositisDr. Ardalan isElite. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- Juvenile DermatomyositisDr. Ardalan isElite. Learn about Juvenile Dermatomyositis.
- Localized SclerodermaDr. Ardalan isElite. Learn about Localized Scleroderma.
- Distinguished
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)Dr. Ardalan isDistinguished. Learn about Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).
- Experienced
- ArthritisDr. Ardalan isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)Dr. Ardalan isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).
- Kawasaki DiseaseDr. Ardalan isExperienced. Learn about Kawasaki Disease.
- SarcoidosisDr. Ardalan isExperienced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)Dr. Ardalan isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).