
The Department of Pediatrics ranks as one of the nation's largest, most diverse, and most successful pediatric programs. We are proud of our department's long history of commitment to excellence in pediatric patient care, research, and education.
Section Overview
The Section of Rheumatology in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine integrates state-of-the-art clinical care in rheumatologic diseases with cutting-edge research into the underlying immune-mediated mechanisms.
Pediatric Rheumatology Service
- Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment for pediatric patients with rheumatic diseases.
- Treats diseases such as juvenile arthritis, JDMS, SLE, Sjögren's syndrome, scleroderma, Kawasaki disease, systemic vasculitides, acute rheumatic fever, pain amplification syndromes, skeletal abnormalities, and auto-inflammatory disorders.
- Provides an ACGME-accredited fellowship program.
- Maintains clinical and basic science research in pediatric rheumatology.
Healthcare
Baylor College of Medicine physicians from the Department of Pediatrics, Section of Rheumatology, provide the following services at Texas Children's Hospital: