Chester V. Oddis, MD is a noted researcher in the clinical, epidemiological and serologic description of the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies. He has completed epidemiological studies on the incidence of polymyositis and dermatomyositis as well as longitudinal studies on functional disability in myositis patients. His focus has been in the autoantibody patterns in patients with inflammatory myopathy and their peculiar immunogenetic associations. Dr. Oddis has written extensively on the diagnosis and management of patients with myositis. He has published and lectured on the use of novel immunosuppressive agents such as tacrolimus (formerly FK506) in the treatment of patients with refractory myositis. This represents the only reported experience of this particular drug in the pharmacologic treatment of inflammatory myopathy. In collaboration with the Department of Neurology, he has assessed the efficacy and utility of outpatient needle muscle biopsy in the diagnosis of inflammatory myopathy. This is important given the cost-containment focus of the current health-care market. Dr. Oddis is the co-investigator on an important national NIH funded study on the efficacy of doxycycline in preventing the progression of knee osteoarthritis in middle-aged women. This study is the first of its kind in assessing the effect of a disease-modifying agent in osteoarthritis. Board certified in internal medicine and rheumatology, Dr. Oddis received his medical degree from Pennsylvania State University, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and his undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Penn State and fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Oddis is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Myositis, Polymyositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.

Rohit Aggarwal is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Aggarwal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Antisynthetase Syndrome. Dr. Aggarwal is currently accepting new patients.

Anuradha Bishnoi, MD, specializes in dermatology. She practices at UPMC North Hills Dermatology and UPMC Shadyside Dermatology. Dr. Bishnoi received her medical degree from Maharshi Dayanand University and completed her residency at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research. Dr. Bishnoi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypomelanotic Disorder, Vitiligo, Lichen Planus, and Melasma.

Victoria Werth is a Dermatologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Werth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Dermatomyositis, Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Pemphigus. Dr. Werth is currently accepting new patients.

Dana Ascherman is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ascherman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Myositis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Dermatomyositis, and Polymyositis.

Lisabeth Scalzi is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Dr. Scalzi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Polymyositis, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

Svetlana Lvovich is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lvovich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Henoch-Schonlein Purpura, and Dermatomyositis.

Marc Levesque is a Rheumatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Levesque is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Myositis, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

Melissa Lerman is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lerman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Arthritis, and Neuroretinitis.

Daniel Kietz, MD, PhD, specializes in pediatric rheumatology and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. He practices at Pediatric Rheumatology in Lawrenceville and Lupus Center at Pediatric Rheumatology in Shadyside and is affiliated with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. Dr. Kietz received his medical degree from Frankfurt University Hospital and completed his residency and fellowship at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Kietz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Congenital Femoral Deficiency, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

Benjamin Plotz, MD, specializes in rheumatology and is board-certified in rheumatology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Arthritis and Autoimmunity Center and UPMC Shadyside Rheumatology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Shadyside. Dr. Plotz received his medical degree from State University of New York and completed his residency at George Washington University Hospital, followed by a fellowship at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Plotz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Sarcoidosis, Gout, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE).

Hareth Madhoun, DO, is a rheumatologist with Lancaster Arthritis & Rheumatology Care. He is board-certified in internal medicine and rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is certified in the Musculoskeletal Ultrasound in Rheumatology (RhMSUS) by the American College of Rheumatology. Dr. Madhoun received his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network. He then attended The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUMC) for this fellowship. He remained at OSUMC for an additional 8 years where he obtained the rank of clinical associate professor. Dr. Madhoun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Henoch-Schonlein Purpura, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, and Dermatomyositis.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

Marinos Dalakas is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dalakas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Hereditary Hyperekplexia, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Laminectomy.

Jay Mehta is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Rheumatologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, and Spinal Fusion.

Jon Burnham is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Burnham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

Katharina Shaw is a Dermatologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Eosinophilic Fasciitis, and Localized Scleroderma.

Jessica Perfetto is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Perfetto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis and Dermatomyositis.

Dana Toib is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Toib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Kawasaki Disease, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Emily Brunner is a Rheumatologist and a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brunner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.