Expert Care for Rheumatic Disorders
Physicians at the Rheumatology Clinic at Baylor Medicine at McNair Campus in Houston, Texas, provide state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic disorders, primarily medical problems affecting the joints and connective tissue.
The Rheumatology Clinic at Baylor Medicine specializes in the evaluation and management of patients with autoimmune and rheumatic diseases, in many cases rare diseases, that required the special knowledge, skills and experience of our nationally recognized physicians. Our physicians, often in collaboration with other subspecialists, offer patient-centered care using leading-edge diagnostics, innovative therapies, close patient-centered follow-up and the opportunity to participate in the latest medical research.
In addition, our patients benefit from onsite clinical laboratories, radiology and infusion therapy services, resulting in the expedient and efficient development of individualized treatment programs.
Services
- Expert diagnosis and management of autoimmune and rheumatic disorders
- Diagnostic and therapeutic musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Biologic medication infusion services
- Transition Rheumatology Clinic
Transition Rheumatology Clinic
The Pediatric to Adult Rheumatology Clinic will provide outstanding and compassionate care to adults who have pediatric onset of rheumatic illnesses. We will work closely with your pediatric rheumatologist to ensure the successful transition of your care to our clinic. We will focus on the unique needs of patients and families through your transition from pediatric to adult care using advanced medical diagnostics and treatments. Our team is also involved with research to better understand the social and medical needs of adults with pediatric onset rheumatic illnesses.
Our team is led by Dr. Shalini V. Jha, Director of the Pediatric to Adult Rheumatology Clinic. Our goal is to provide expert, comprehensive, and unique care and advanced medical diagnostics treatments and research to better understand the social and medical needs of adults with pediatric-onset rheumatic illnesses.
