Rheumatologists treat many types of inflammatory arthritis as well as complex and fibrotic rheumatic diseases that may affect other organs beside the joint. Rheumatologists have a tradition of excellence in patient care, education, and research. Our clinical activities emphasize the care of both common and rare rheumatic diseases and their complications. We are committed to the mission of providing the highest quality care for patients with arthritis and autoimmune diseases and mentoring and training medical students, residents, and fellows. Remarkable advances in drug discovery, mechanisms of disease, immunology, epidemiology, and other related fields make a career in academic rheumatology an exciting career opportunity. Our mission is to better understand arthritis, autoimmune, and other connective tissue diseases to improve diagnosis and management with the goal of disease prevention or cure.

Examples of Inflammatory arthritis include:

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Gout and other crystal related diseases
• Inflammatory spine diseases
• Auto-inflammatory diseases
• And others

Examples of complex and/or fibrotic rheumatic diseases:

• Scleroderma spectrum disorders*
• Inflammatory myositis
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• Sjogren Syndrome
• Vasculitis
• And others

*The Scleroderma Program at Rutgers- RWJ Medical School encompasses a comprehensive consultation for systemic sclerosis and related disorders. It is a referral center since it is one of the larger, established program in the tri-state area and has achieved national and international recognition for both clinical care and research. Referrals from rheumatologists are preferred. Initial consultation scheduling is triaged according to the gravity of illness and protocol eligibility. Clinical research protocols are available, including disease-modifying agents for early diffuse disease, therapies for interstitial lung disease and new agents for severe Raynaud's phenomenon. Other protocols may be available for rheumatoid arthritis and other complex disorders.

For Appointments: 732-235-7217

Acting Chief

Vivien M. Hsu, MD

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