Didem Saygin
Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Didem Saygin

Rheumatology
Rush University Medical Center
1611 W Harrison St Ste 510, 
Chicago, IL 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
4
conditions
Rush University Medical Center
1611 W Harrison St Ste 510, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

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 ultrasound

Research 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 highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myositis, Polymyositis, Interstitial Lung Disease, and Antisynthetase Syndrome.

Dr. Saygin is board certified in Rheumatology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 67 peer reviewed articles.

Residency

University of Pittsburgh

Specialties

Rheumatology

Licenses

Rheumatology in IL
Rheumatology in PA

Board Certifications

Rheumatology

Hospital Affiliations

Rush University Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Rush University Medical Center
1611 W Harrison St Ste 510, Chicago, IL 60612
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While Dr. Didem Saygin is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Myositis, Polymyositis, and Interstitial Lung Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.

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Dr. Didem Saygin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-942-6641 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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