Division of Rheumatology

Clinical Services

The Division of Rheumatology serves patients with pediatric rheumatic diseases such as juvenile arthritis, dermatomyositis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, sarcoid, inflammatory uveitis, periodic fevers, vasculitis, Wegener’s granulomatosus, Takayasu’s arteritis, Behcet’s disease and fibromyalgia.

We evaluate, diagnose and treat chronic joint pain and swelling, periodic fevers, lupus and lupus-like rashes, muscle weakness with rash or calcinosis (calcium deposits in the skin/muscle) and scleroderma including linear scleroderma, morphea, and systemic sclerosis.

Treatment modalities include medical management, joint injections with sedation, intravenous therapies, physical and occupational therapy and psychosocial support.

To serve our patients and referring physicians, faculty physicians covering pediatric rheumatology are always on call to answer questions and provide consultation.

For new and return appointments, please call 919-668-4000 or 919-684-6575, option 1.
For urgent calls during business hours, call the divisional office at 919-684-6575 option 2.
For urgent calls after business hours, on weekends, or on holidays, please call 919-684-8111 and ask the operator to page the pediatric rheumatologist on call.
For physicians requesting consultations or making referrals, please call the divisional office at 919-684-6575, option 2, or the Duke Consultation and Referral Center at 800-MED-DUKE (800-633-3853).

Clinic Hours and Locations

Children's Health Center
Rheumatology Clinic, Second Floor
Durham, NC 27710

Tel: 919-684-6575

Fax: 919-684-6616

Tuesdays	9:30am - 5:00pm (first and third of each month)
Wednesdays	8:00am - 5:00pm
Fridays	8:00am - 5:00pm (first and third of each month

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