The 20 Best Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) Doctors Near Me in Pittsburgh, PA

Margalit Rosenkranz, MD, joined the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh in 2004. She brings a strong background in research focused on developing a deeper understanding of the immunogenetics of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) and other rheumatic diseases. Dr. Rosenkranz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

Elaine Cassidy, MD, RhMSUS, is a pediatric rheumatologist and is certified in pediatric rheumatology by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is the Associate Director for the Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship program, and is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University and completed her residency at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, Case Western Reserve University, followed by her fellowship at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Cassidy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Her top areas of expertise are DRESS Syndrome, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, and Adult Still's Disease.

Kathryn Torok, MD, is a board-certified pediatric rheumatologist and director of the Pediatric Scleroderma Clinic at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Torok earned her medical degree from the Penn State College of Medicine. She began her career in pediatric rheumatology as a fellow at UPMC Children’s Hospital in 2006. Upon completion of her fellowship, she started as an instructor in the Division of Rheumatology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in July 2009 and was promoted to assistant professor in July 2010. Dr. Torok is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Her top areas of expertise are Localized Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Pulmonary Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Sebastian E. Sattui MD, MS, is a rheumatologist and is certified in rheumatology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is Assistant Professor of Medicine and is the Director of the Vasculitis Center at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru and completed his residency at University of Alabama at Birmingham, followed by his rheumatology fellowship and advance rheumatology/vasculitis fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery/Weill Cornell Medicine.Dr. Sattui’s clinical interests include vasculitis, particularly giant cell arteritis (GCA) and ANCA-vasculitis and polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), and his research interests include treatment outcomes of vasculitis and PMR including age-related outcomes of patients with inflammatory conditions. He has authored several publications in peer-reviewed journals and presented his work in international meetings. He was also awarded the Vasculitis Foundation/Vasculitis Clinical Research Consortium Fellowship Award 2019-2021. Dr. Sattui is a member of the American College of Rheumatology and the American College of Physicians. View the full list of Dr. Sattui's publications on PubMed. Dr. Cortes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Vasculitis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).

Jeremy Tilstra, MD, PhD, specializes in rheumatology and is certified in internal medicine and rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians Lupus Center of Excellence and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, and UPMC Presbyterian. He completed his residency and medical degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Tilstra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).

David Helfrich, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is certified in rheumatology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and is affiliated with UPMC St. Margaret, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC McKeesport. He completed his medical degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Helfrich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

Matthew Macken is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Macken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Sinusitis.

Ghassan Alayli is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alayli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

Kevin Kotar is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kotar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). His top areas of expertise are Acute Kidney Failure, Vitamin D Deficiency, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Erectile Dysfunction (ED).