Dr. Maria Francis
Overview
Maria Francis is a Rheumatologist in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Francis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Myositis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Myositis.
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Locations
901 McClintock Dr, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
1012 95th St, Ste 3, Naperville, IL 60564
13755 Cicero Ave, Crestwood, IL 60418
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Rush University
Clinical interests: Inflammatory myopathies (such as dermatomyositis, immune mediated necrotizing myopathy, anti-synthetase syndrome, polymyositis, and inclusion body myositis), autoimmune interstitial lung diseases, checkpoint inhibitor induced myositis, musculoskeletal ultrasoundResearch interests: Dr. Saygin has validated numerous myositis outcome measures including hand-held dynamometry, accelerometers, and PROMIS instruments in order to optimize the assessment of muscle strength and other disease related symptoms such as fatigue, pain, and physical function in both clinical practice and therapeutic trials. In addition to outcome measures, she has a particular interest in clinical trials, classification and response criteria, and data harmonization.Professional activities: Dr. Saygin currently serves on the board of the International Myositis Society (iMyos), as vice chair of the International Myositis Assessment and Clinical Studies (IMACS) Data Sharing Scientific Interest Group and member of the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Committee on Nominations and Appointments and OMERACT Technical Advisory Group. Dr. Saygin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Myositis, Polymyositis, Antisynthetase Syndrome, and Interstitial Lung Disease.
Sara Sabbagh is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Rheumatologist in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Dr. Sabbagh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Myositis. Dr. Sabbagh is currently accepting new patients.
Timothy Niewold is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Niewold is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Myositis. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Lupus Nephritis.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- BursitisDr. Francis isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- GoutDr. Francis isAdvanced. Learn about Gout.
- IgG4-Related DiseaseDr. Francis isAdvanced. Learn about IgG4-Related Disease.
- Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD)
- Macrophagic MyofasciitisDr. Francis isAdvanced. Learn about Macrophagic Myofasciitis.
- MAGIC SyndromeDr. Francis isAdvanced. Learn about MAGIC Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Adult Still's DiseaseDr. Francis isExperienced. Learn about Adult Still's Disease.
- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Francis isExperienced. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)Dr. Francis isExperienced. Learn about Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
- Behcet DiseaseDr. Francis isExperienced. Learn about Behcet Disease.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Francis isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- Cicatricial PemphigoidDr. Francis isExperienced. Learn about Cicatricial Pemphigoid.