Rheumatology
The Division of Pediatric Rheumatology is committed to the diagnosis and care of children with pediatric rheumatic diseases. Our division consists of four board-certified pediatric rheumatologists. Divisional members are all actively involved in research relating to pediatric rheumatologic diseases. We educate medical students, residents and rheumatology fellows in the field of pediatric rheumatology and have an active fellowship program. We are involved in the local and national level in bettering the lives of children with chronic rheumatic diseases.
Treatments
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.
Physicians and Staff
Physicians
| Name | Areas of Special Interest |
|---|---|
| Esi M. Morgan Dewitt, MD, MSCE | Childhood rheumatic diseases, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, use of patient-reported outcome measures in clinical care, medication safety |
| Egla C. Rabinovich, MD | Childhood rheumatic diseases, lupus, JRA, childhood osteoporosis, dermatomyositis, localized (linear) scleroderma, morphea |
| Laura E. Schanberg, MD | Pediatric rheumatic diseases, pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus, pain in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, musculoskeletal pain syndromes including juvenile fibromyalgia |
Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kelly Anthony, PhD |
Psychologist |
| Karen Buckmiller, MS, OTR/L |
Occupational Therapist |
| Janet Hobble, RN |
Nurse Clinician |
| Lisa Mangino, PT, DPT |
Physical Therapist |
| Kelly Mieszkalski, MA, CPT |
Research Coordinator |
| Sheila Rittgers, MSW, LCSW |
Social Worker |
| Sylvia Sichi, RN |
Nurse Clinician |
| Rhonda Wilder | Clinical Research Coordinator |
| Janet Wooten, RN |
Research Coordinator, Nurse Clinician for Pain Clinic |
| Yolande Ahmed |
Staff Assistant |
| Dorothy Peters |
Staff Specialist |
| Sharon Van Houten |
Medical Secretary |
Clinic Hours and Location
Rheumatology Clinic, Second Floor
2301 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27710
Tel: 919-664-6575
Fax: 919-684-6616
Hours:
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)
Appointments and Contact Information
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).
