Rheumatology Overview
Scottish Rite Hospital’s rheumatology team includes five board-certified pediatric rheumatologists. The team includes staff from various areas of expertise who evaluate and treat patients with a variety of rheumatic conditions including but not limited to arthritis. Rheumatology patients are seen at both our Dallas and Frisco campus.
Under the direction of Marilynn G. Punaro, M.D., the hospital’s Rheumatology Clinic is actively researching advanced treatment methods to discover innovative ways to better care for pediatric patients diagnosed with rheumatic conditions. All Scottish Rite Hospital rheumatology physicians are active members of the American College of Rheumatology, Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) and participate in the national registry and other research projects.
Common conditions treated:
Scleroderma
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Vasculitis
Dermatomyositis
Services available for rheumatology patients in Dallas:
- Infusion therapy
- Digital X-ray and advanced imaging
- Family Services and Child Life specialists
- Physical and Occupational Therapy
- Orthotics
- Lab Services
- Psychologists
Services available for rheumatology patients in Frisco:
- Infusion therapy
- Digital X-ray and advanced imaging
- Family Services and a Child Life specialist
- Physical Therapy
- Orthotics
- Lab Services
Rheumatology team of experts
Julie M. Fuller, M.D.
Lorien A. Nassi, M.D.
Tracey B. Wright, M.D.
Watch the latest #SRHaccess Facebook LIVE segment about the Infusion Clinic at our Frisco campus.
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