Maria Francis
Experienced in Polymyositis

Dr. Maria Francis

Rheumatology
Aurora Healthcare
Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, LLC
901 McClintock Dr, 
Burr Ridge, IL 
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Experienced in Polymyositis
Aurora Healthcare
Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, LLC
901 McClintock Dr, 
Burr Ridge, IL 
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Overview

Maria Francis is a Rheumatologist in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Francis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Myositis, Macrophagic Myofasciitis, Osteoporosis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency
Midwestern University, Internal Medicine
Specialties
Rheumatology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in IN
Board Certifications
American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine
Fellowships
Midwestern University, Rheumatology
Hospital Affiliations
Silver Cross Hospital And Medical Centers
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Metro Infectious Disease Consultants, LLC
901 McClintock Dr, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Call: 630-655-6770
Other Locations
Metro Infectious Disease Consultants
1012 95th St, Ste 3, Naperville, IL 60564
Metro Infectious Disease Consultants
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.


1 Total Publications

Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients with Anti-MDA5 Antibody Associated Rapidly Progressive Interstitial Lung Disease (RP-ILD): A Case Series.
Clinical Characteristics and Outcomes of Patients with Anti-MDA5 Antibody Associated Rapidly Progressive Interstitial Lung Disease (RP-ILD): A Case Series.
Journal: Mediterranean journal of rheumatology
Published: March 02, 2024
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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 Polymyositis. Her top areas of expertise are Myositis, Polymyositis, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.

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Rheumatology
5841 S Maryland Ave, Mc 0930, 
Chicago, IL 
 (29.6 miles away)
773-702-6885
Languages Spoken:
English

Timothy Niewold is a Rheumatologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Niewold is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Polymyositis. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, and Lupus Nephritis.

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