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). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Dr. Rosenkranz is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Rosenkranz is currently accepting new patients.

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 clinical expertise encompasses DRESS Syndrome, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, and Adult Still's Disease. Dr. Cassidy is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Cassidy is currently accepting new patients.

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). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Localized Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Pulmonary Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Torok is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics.

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). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Vasculitis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Cortes is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Cortes is currently accepting new patients.

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). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Dr. Tilstra is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tilstra is currently accepting new patients.

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). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Helfrich is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Helfrich is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Matthew Macken is a board-certified Family Medicine doctor at Heyl Family Practice in North Hills of Pittsburgh. Dr. Macken sees patients at both the West View and McCandless offices, as well as Passavant Hospital - McCandless. As a primary care provider for a wide range of patients, Dr. Macken has interests in Geriatrics and Adult Internal Medicine.When asked what he likes most about what he does as a physician, he stated, “The opportunity to learn more about my patients and their families’ lives. The unique thing about primary care is the ability to treat patients and build relationships that can last a lifetime.” It’s clearly more about providing a high-quality experience for the patient and truly getting to know their needs as they evolve.When asked what his top goal is for his role as a primary care doctor, he indicated it is, “To maintain the best quality of life for each of my patients and their unique medical needs. In reading various reviews of Dr. Macken’s care of patients at the practice, this review described him perfectly."“Dr. Macken listens very carefully with genuine concern and takes his time explaining his treatment plan, as well as answering any questions you may have. He is a top-notch doctor, along with a kind, caring and courteous staff! I highly recommend Dr. Macken, as well as the PAs in his office." -Martha S.Dr. Matthew Macken and Heyl Family Practice providers are currently accepting new patients. Dr. Macken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Obesity, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Sinusitis. Dr. Macken is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Macken is currently accepting new patients.

Ghassan Alayli is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alayli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). He is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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). He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Vitamin D Deficiency, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Erectile Dysfunction (ED).