Rheumatology

Rheumatology Clinic

The Rheumatology Clinic at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center provides diagnosis, education, treatment and follow-up for children with various rheumatic diseases. We conduct more than 4,000 outpatient visits and approximately 300 in-patient admissions each year. Our staff treats more than 550 new patients a year, ranging from infants to young adults. Many of these patients are referred to us by physicians from across the country.

The rheumatology team works closely with other specialists at Cincinnati Children’s to provide complete care for our patients. Depending on your child’s unique medical needs, we may consult with a variety of specialists:

• Allergy and Clinical Immunology
• Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute
• Dermatology
• Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
• Heart Institute
• Nephrology and Hypertension
• Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopaedic Surgery
• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Psychology
• Pulmonary Medicine

Appointments

Visits to the Rheumatology Clinic are available 9 am-5 pm Monday through Friday. Appointments can be made through the Cincinnati Children’s call center at 513-636-3200 or by contacting our department directly.

Conditions Treated

• Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
• Juvenile Dermatomyositis
• Lupus
• Juvenile Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome (JPFS)
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
• Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)
• Uveitis