Thomas Griffin is a Pediatric Rheumatologist in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Griffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Rasmussen Encephalitis, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Dr. Griffin is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan Jessee is a Radiologist and a Rheumatologist in Greensboro, North Carolina. Dr. Jessee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Polychondritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Temporal Arteritis. Dr. Jessee is currently accepting new patients.

Puneet Aggarwal is a Sports Medicine specialist and a Pain Medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Aggarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Facet Joint Syndrome, Invertebral Disc Disease, Bursitis, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Aggarwal is currently accepting new patients.

Andrea Corse is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Corse is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Cytoplasmic Body Myopathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Myositis. Dr. Corse is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Wilson is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in Salisbury, North Carolina. Dr. Wilson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Myositis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Dr. Wilson is currently accepting new patients.

I care for children and adolescents with rheumatic diseases, which are autoimmune and autoinflammatory conditions. These include juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lupus, myositis, scleroderma, and vasculitis. I am particularly interested in caring for those who have forms of juvenile myositis and am researching ways to understand and treat this spectrum of disease. I value listening to each patient’s individual story and strive to provide patient-centered care with the most evidence-based approach. I chose to specialize in pediatric rheumatology because it is an ever-changing field that allows me to learn from and form meaningful relationships with patients and their families. I love seeing patients get back to happy, healthy lives. Dr. Tam Covert is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Myositis.

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.

Christopher Hunt is an Anesthesiologist and a Pain Medicine provider in Hickory, North Carolina. Dr. Hunt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Chronic Pain, Phantom Limb Pain, and Myositis. Dr. Hunt is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Clayton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Wendell, North Carolina. Dr. Clayton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Tension Headache. Dr. Clayton is currently accepting new patients.

Donald Brown is an Anesthesiologist and a Pain Medicine provider in Greenville, North Carolina. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Chronic Pain, Myositis, and Macrophagic Myofasciitis. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.

Lester Nave is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Sanford, North Carolina. Dr. Nave is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Thrombocytopenia, Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis. Dr. Nave 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 is rated as an Experienced 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).

Ratko Vujicic is a Pain Medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Vujicic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Invertebral Disc Disease, Chronic Pain, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Vujicic is currently accepting new patients.

Kristopher Karvelas is a Physiatrist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Karvelas has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Inclusion Body Myositis, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Sciatica, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Karvelas is currently accepting new patients.

Lisa Hobson is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Hobson has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Andersen-Tawil Syndrome.

Growing up I always loved science. A career in medicine was a natural fit for me, as it combined my love of people with my love for science. I further pursued rheumatology because it is a refreshing challenge to help people with rare diseases. There is so much opportunity for educating patients about their body, and helping them live better lives. Here at Duke Health, I collaborate with the Duke Cancer Institute taking care of patients with rheumatologic diseases and cancers. I also work with the oncologists helping manage specific patients on immune checkpoint blockades for their cancer therapy. Restoring hope to patients in order to help them achieve their goals is always my approach to individualized patient care. Dr. Weinmann is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).

Jennifer Mcmillan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Harrisburg, North Carolina. Dr. Mcmillan has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Costochondritis, Tietz Syndrome, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, and Sitosterolemia.

I was inspired to become a rheumatologist during medical school when I witnessed the incredible care and personal bond formed between rheumatologists and their patients. Throughout my residency and fellowship, I trained under a long series of mentors that focused not only on the skills necessary to diagnose and treat rheumatologic conditions but also the importance of understanding the impact of these conditions on patients’ lives. It is an honor to serve patients with all types of rheumatologic conditions, and I am continually inspired by my patients' fortitude and resiliency. On a personal note, my biggest joy in life is spending time with my wonderful wife and three daughters. I am also an avid baseball fan, and I love rooting on the Durham Bulls!. Dr. Leverenz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, MASS Phenotype, Necrotizing Vasculitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

As a rheumatologic, I care for people living with a range of autoimmune conditions. As Director of the Duke Lupus Clinic and Duke Lupus Registry, I specialize in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and lupus related conditions. I was drawn to the field of rheumatology because of the complex, multi-system nature of autoimmune diseases and the many exciting advances in immune therapies. Rheumatology is a field where the most important part of my visit is listening and understanding my patients' journey. I work alongside an exceptional group of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, students, researchers, and staff. Together, our goal is to provide compassionate, comprehensive and state-of-the-art care for people living with lupus. Outside of clinic, I enjoy biking, running, and spending time with my family. Dr. Rogers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).

Alyson Hommel is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Hommel has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Dysferlinopathy, and Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD).