25 of the Best Pediatric Rheumatologists Near Me

Miriah Gillispie is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Gillispie is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Dermatomyositis, and Arthritis.

Cynthia Manos is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Manos is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Psoriatic Arthritis, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

Basil Fathalla is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Fathalla is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and X-Linked Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Tarda.

Donald Goldsmith is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Goldsmith is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, PFAPA, and Arthritis.

Alexa Adams is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Adams is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, Felty Syndrome, and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.

Maria Pereira is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Pereira is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Localized Scleroderma, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA).

Amit Thakral is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Thakral is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neurosarcoidosis, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, and Erythema Nodosum.

Omkar Phadke is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Phadke is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, DRESS Syndrome, and Kawasaki Disease.

Akaluck Thatayatikom is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Thatayatikom is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Delayed Growth, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and PFAPA. Dr. Thatayatikom is currently accepting new patients.

Lisa Buckley is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Buckley is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Osteomyelitis in Children, Arthritis, and Psoriasis.

Joe Cole is a Pediatric Rheumatologist and a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Antonio, Texas. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Cole is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Dominic Co, MD, is a UW Health Kids pediatric rheumatologist who treats children with autoimmune diseases. Dr. Co cares for patients with juvenile arthritis, lupus, autoimmune connective tissue diseases and other rare diseases. Dr. Co also is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Education is a very important part of Dr. Co’s patient care philosophy. He strives to provide as much information as possible so his patients and their families can make the best decisions about treatment. He tailors each treatment plan to fit the unique needs of the child and family to provide the best overall health outcome. He ensures everyone understands the diagnosis so they can provide the best care at home.Dr. Co considers his pediatric patients’ emotional health along with their physical health. He encourages his families to engage with advocacy organizations and partner with support groups. This enables families to meet and discuss their children’s rare diseases, while also connecting children who have these diseases.Outside of the clinic, Dr. Co enjoys raising chickens and spending time with his children.My hope for each of my patients is that they get to be a kid, just like every other kid. His clinical expertise encompasses Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and Myositis. Dr. Co is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Rheumatology.

Patricia Hobday is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Infantile Neutropenia, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), and Febrile Neutropenia. Dr. Hobday is board certified in Pediatric Rheumatology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2015 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2009. Dr. Hobday is currently accepting new patients.

Kathleen M. Vazzana, DO, MSc, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatric rheumatologist at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. She evaluates and treats children with rheumatic diseases, which are chronic autoimmune and autoinflammatory conditions affecting growth, development and quality of life. Care for Rheumatic Diseases Dr. Vazzana is dedicated to caring for children with chronic and life-threating rheumatic diseases such as Kawasaki disease, scleroderma, systematic lupus and more. These conditions involve joints, muscles, bones and connective tissue causing pain, swelling, stiffness and deformity. They also may impact other organs and systems in the body, requiring collaboration with other specialists. To determine a child's specific rheumatic disease, Dr. Vazzana performs any number of diagnostic and monitoring procedures, including: Imaging studies Joint aspiration Laboratory studies Respiratory function Skin or muscle biopsy Dr. Vazzana's Training Dr. Vazzana attended the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she earned her doctor of osteopathic medicine and a master's degree in neuromusculoskeletal sciences, graduating with distinction. She then completed a residency in pediatrics at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, followed by a fellowship in pediatric rheumatology at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. and a clinical fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. About Dr. Vazzana In addition to certification by the American Board of Pediatrics, Dr. Vazzana is active in her profession as a member of the American College of Rheumatology, Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance, and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Throughout her education and career, she has volunteered time as a fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Arthritis Foundation and Team for Kids. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and Lupus Nephritis.

Dr. Monica Bray earned her medical degree at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, where she also finished her residency in pediatrics. She completed a fellowship in pediatric rheumatology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. Bray is board certified in general pediatrics and pediatric rheumatology and has musculoskeletal ultrasound certification in rheumatology. An assistant professor at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, she also serves as the medical director of UTHealth Houston’s Pediatric Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Clinic. Parents of patients describe Dr. Bray as a kind, professional and informative physician who communicates clearly and strives to provide excellent care and follow-up. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kawasaki Disease and PFAPA.

Natasha Ruth, MD, MS, specializes in Pediatric Rheumatology and is located in North Charleston, SC. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis and Juvenile Dermatomyositis. Dr. Ruth is currently accepting new patients.

Shawn Mahmud is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His clinical expertise encompasses Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and Arthritis. Dr. Mahmud is board certified in Pediatric Rheumatology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2023 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2019. Dr. Mahmud is currently accepting new patients.

Emily Vara, DO, specializes in Pediatric Rheumatology and is located in North Charleston, SC. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), and PFAPA.

Ankur Kamdar is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Neutropenia, Kawasaki Disease, PFAPA, and Juvenile Dermatomyositis.

Dr. Austin Dalrymple specializes in juvenile idiopathic arthritis, pediatric lupus, and pediatric autoimmune disease. He treats pediatric rheumatology patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Dalrymple's research interests include biomarkers in juvenile idiopathic arthritis. He is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Rheumatology, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. In addition, he is the program director for the pediatric rheumatology fellowship training program and serves in several other educational roles within the School of Medicine. Dr. Dalrymple is a member of the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and American College of Rheumatology. Dr. Dalrymple serves as chair of the board for the Lupus Foundation of America, Heartland Chapter. He also volunteers with the Arthritis Foundation. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Musculocontractural Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (mcEDS), and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Dalrymple is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics , American Board Of Pediatrics/Rheumatology , Drug Enforcement Administration , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.

Emily Hause is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Woodbury, Minnesota. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). Dr. Hause is board certified in Pediatric Rheumatology: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2025 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2020. Dr. Hause is currently accepting new patients.

Janet E. Orrock, MD, is a pediatric rheumatologist at Dell Children's in Austin, Texas. Dr. Orrock diagnoses and treats juvenile arthritis and connective tissue diseases that affect your child's joints, muscles and bones. Her clinical expertise encompasses Perniosis, Lupus Nephritis, and Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Dr. Orrock is board certified in The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Rheumatology and The American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. Dr. Orrock is currently accepting new patients.

Julia Shalen is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Her clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Juvenile Dermatomyositis, and Arthritis. Dr. Shalen is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Dr. Christopher Failing specializes in children’s rheumatology. He offers arthrocentesis (joint aspirations) and intra-articular steroid injections. He treats: Dr. Failing is also an assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Speaks: English. His clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) and Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency. Dr. Failing is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics: Pediatric Rheumatology American Board Of Pediatrics: Pediatrics.

I am an adult and pediatric rheumatologist, and I enjoy caring for individuals with rheumatic diseases across the entire age spectrum, from young children to older adults. I am interested in facilitating the transition of care from pediatric subspecialty care into adult care, which can be a hard time for patients and families. I also have a special interest in lupus, reproductive health and musculoskeletal ultrasound. My philosophy of care is to meet people where they are, and to connect with them on a personal level while striving to provide the highest level of medical care. Her clinical expertise encompasses Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Arthritis, and Gout. Dr. Lerman is board certified in Rheumatology: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2024, Internal Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2021, and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2020. Dr. Lerman is currently accepting new patients.