Rheumatology Conditions

WHAT IS RHEUMATOLOGY?

Rheumatology focuses on diseases that have inflammation involving the joints, bones, and muscles along with other internal organs. Juvenile Arthritis is the most common rheumatic disease affecting children where patients experience joint swelling, stiffness, and limited movement. The Rheumatology clinic also treats a variety of other conditions including Systemic Lupus, Juvenile dermatomyositis, Vasculitis, Scleroderma, and recurrent fever syndromes

The Rheumatology clinic does not care for children with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome or chronic pain, including fibromyalgia.

To become a patient of Scottish Rite for Children Rheumatology, a provider referral is required.

Self-referrals are not accepted.

Referrals are triaged by our clinical team to ensure that patients receive the best care.

Required medical records include:

Latest/most current progress note from referring provider
All diagnostic studies related to reason for referral – including imaging and lab results

Referrals will not be triaged until medical records are received.

Conditions We Treat

Dermatomyositis
Juvenile Arthritis
Scleroderma
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Vasculitis

Other Reasons for Referral

Prolonged joint swelling or pain
Nontraumatic musculoskeletal pain
Weakness
Rash
Fever of unknown origin

LEARN MORE

Pediatric Rheumatology & Scottish Rite for Children

Our Rheumatology Team

Research & Professional Training

Scottish Rite for Children's extensive experience and recognized expertise is continually enhanced with advanced research to offer accurate diagnostic services and effective pediatric rheumatoid arthritis treatments that make a difference in the lives of our patients.

The Rheumatology clinic is widely recognized as one of the nation’s premier clinical treatment and research centers for rheumatic conditions.

The rheumatology team at Scottish Rite for Children includes board-certified pediatric rheumatologists, making it one of the only clinics of its kind in North Texas. They monitor the progress of approximately 1,500 pediatric rheumatology patients.

Scottish Rite for Children's Rheumatology clinic is actively researching advanced treatment methods for a variety of rheumatic conditions. Collaboration with Virginia Pascual, M.D., from UT Southwestern Medical Center, has led to innovative treatments for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. All of our Rheumatology physicians are active members of the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) and participate in the national registry and other research protocols.

Scottish Rite is committed to improving patient care through its professional training programs. Our teaching program, one of only 35 in the country, allows fellows to train with our pediatric Rheumatology team and contribute to the department’s research advances.