Dr. Laura E. Schanberg

Astia Allenzara is a Rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Allenzara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Myositis, and Arthritis. Dr. Allenzara is currently accepting new patients.

I enjoy the long-term relationships I build with patients as a rheumatologist. My primary areas of clinical expertise in rheumatology are systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, lupus) and inflammatory myopathies, especially dermatomyositis and the antisynthetase syndrome. I co-founded the Duke Lupus Clinic in 2007. I am also a passionate educator and mentor. I have led the Duke Rheumatology Fellowship Program to train rheumatology doctors since 2008. I chair the Department of Medicine Faculty Development Academy to mentor education scholars, and I serve as the Vice Chair for Education for the Duke Department of Medicine. In this role, I oversee educational programs throughout the Department of Medicine. When not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children, exercising, and gardening. Dr. Criscione-Schreiber is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Dermatomyositis, Lupus Nephritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

I specialized in rheumatology due to an interest in treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases that affect the entire body, figuring out complex medical findings and laboratory results, and the ability to maintain life-long relationships with my patients. I treat patients with all types of rheumatologic diseases and have a special interest in lupus. Health literacy and patient education are important to ensure patients can manage their disease successfully, and I enjoy helping patients understand their diagnosis and treatments. Through shared decision-making and an individualized approach, I work with patients to help them achieve their treatment goals. Dr. Maheswaranathan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Relapsing Polychondritis, and Necrotizing Vasculitis.