Grace E. Smoak, NP

I have spent my career caring for children with autoimmune disorders and immune dysfunction. I have focused my work caring for children with juvenile dermatomyositis and auto inflammatory disorders. I have overseen a research program for 24 years studying the genetics and cause of human autoimmune disease, focused on dermatomyositis in children and adults. The long-term goal of my research team is to develop new biomarkers of diseases to identify those predisposed to develop disease, as well as monitor disease activity and response to treatment. Dr. Reed is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, Myositis, and Polymyositis. Dr. Reed is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Rheumatology. Dr. Reed is currently accepting new patients.

Maria Suarez-Almazor is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Cary, North Carolina. Dr. Suarez-Almazor is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Osteoporosis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Suarez-Almazor is currently accepting new patients.

My primary clinical and research focus is systemic sclerosis (Scleroderma), a rare, chronic autoimmune condition. I direct the Duke Scleroderma Center, one of 40 centers in the country focusing on this disease. We are currently conducting clinical trials and have initiated a registry for patients with scleroderma to help identify better treatments. We utilize a multidisciplinary approach along with pulmonologists, cardiologists, gastroenterologists and hematologists to find the best treatment course for an individual patient. Outside of the hospital I enjoy running and spending time with my family, including our wide assortment of animals. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scleroderma, Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Rheumatology. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.