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What is the definition of Microscopic Polyangiitis?
Microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) is a disorder that causes blood vessel inflammation (vasculitis), which can lead to organ damage. The kidneys, lungs, nerves, skin, and joints are the most commonly affected areas of the body. MPA is diagnosed in people of all ages, all ethnicities, and both genders. The cause of this disorder is unknown.
What are the alternative names for Microscopic Polyangiitis?
  • Microscopic polyangiitis
Who are the top Microscopic Polyangiitis Local Doctors?
Philip Seo
Elite in Microscopic Polyangiitis
Rheumatology
Elite in Microscopic Polyangiitis
Rheumatology

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Baltimore, MD 
Languages Spoken:
English, French, Spanish
Offers Telehealth

Dr. Philip Seo is an Associate Professor in the Division of Rheumatology. A graduate of Harvard College and the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University, Dr. Seo completed his Internal Medicine training as a member of the Osler Medical Service at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Since then, he has worked at Johns Hopkins in several capacities, including as a hospitalist at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, and as an Assistant Chief of Service of the Department of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, before joining the Division of Rheumatology. Dr. Seo is the Director of the Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center and Director of the Johns Hopkins Rheumatology Fellowship Program. His clinical interests lie in the assessment and treatment of patients with systemic vasculitis, in particular, the ANCA-associated vasculitides, which include granulomatosis with polyangiitis, microscopic polyangiitis, and eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis. Dr. Seo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microscopic Polyangiitis. His top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Vasculitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Takayasu Arteritis, and Tissue Biopsy.

Duvuru Geetha
Elite in Microscopic Polyangiitis
Elite in Microscopic Polyangiitis

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Floor 1, Floor 1, 
Baltimore, MD 
Languages Spoken:
English, Tamil, Telugu
Offers Telehealth

Dr. Geetha is a Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Nephrology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. A graduate of Madras Medical College, India, she completed Internal Medicine training in U.K. She did her Internal Medicine Residency at York, PA and Nephrology fellowship at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. She has been on Hopkins faculty since 1998. She is the Associate Director of the Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center and co-director of the Johns Hopkins Glomerular Disease Clinic. She is a member of Royal College of Physicians (U.K.) and Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology. She was inducted to the Miller Coulson Academy of Clinical Excellence. Dr. Geetha is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microscopic Polyangiitis. Her top areas of expertise are Glomerulonephritis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Chronic Kidney Disease, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Kidney Transplant.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Microscopic Polyangiitis
Rheumatology
Elite in Microscopic Polyangiitis
Rheumatology

Perelman Center For Advanced Medicine

3400 Civic Center Boulevard, South Pavilion, 1st Floor, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients

Peter Merkel is a Rheumatologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Merkel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Microscopic Polyangiitis. His top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Vasculitis, Microscopic Polyangiitis, Takayasu Arteritis, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Merkel is currently accepting new patients.

What are the latest Microscopic Polyangiitis Clinical Trials?
Safe Effective Therapy With Low-Dose Glucocorticoid in ANCA-Associated Vasculitis (SAFE-LOW) Trial

Summary: The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of a therapeutic regimen consisting of 4 weeks of glucocorticoids given with a combination of the usual induction agents for ANCA-associated vasculitis. The trial will compare this regimen to the current standard of care treatment and glucocorticoid dosing for ANCA-associated vasculitis with severe kidney involvement. This trial wil...

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The Vasculitis Pregnancy Registry (V-PREG)

Summary: The purpose of this study is to learn about the experience of women with vasculitis who become pregnant. In particular, the study will consist of several online surveys to assess 1. each woman's vasculitis severity and pregnancy-related experiences, and 2. pregnancy outcomes.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center