Pediatric rheumatology conditions affect a child’s joints, tendons, ligaments, bones and muscles. A rheumatologist is a doctor who is specially trained to diagnose and treat these conditions.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is home to one of only a handful of pediatric rheumatology clinics in Georgia. Our rheumatology team strives to incorporate the special, individualized needs of every child while continually monitoring the effectiveness of every treatment plan.
Each year, our pediatric-trained providers manage more than 7,500 patient visits.
What rheumatology conditions do we treat?
We care for children and teens with a wide range of rheumatic diseases, from common to complex.
- Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO or CMO)
- Juvenile dermatomyositis
- Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Mixed connective tissue disease
- Periodic fever syndromes
- Sarcoidosis
- Scleroderma or systemic sclerosis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Uveitis (in conjunction with ophthalmologists)
- Vasculitis
How do we diagnose rheumatology conditions?
- Lab services
- Arthrocentesis (examining the joint fluid)
- CT scan
- MRI
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound
- X-ray
Diagnosed with systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA)
It has not been an easy road, but Haley is thankful to have the support of the staff at Children’s and her family, which have been there for her every step of the way during her SJIA treatment.
Read Haley’s StoryOur team of pediatric rheumatologists is specially trained to work with kids—from birth to age 18—who have been diagnosed with a rheumatic condition.
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We offer outpatient clinics in the following locations across metro Atlanta:
Center for Advanced Pediatrics
2174 North Druid Hills Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
Children's at North Point
3795 Mansell Road
Alpharetta, GA 30022-8247
Children's at Satellite Boulevard
2660 Satellite Boulevard
Duluth, GA 30096-5803
Contact Us 404-785-KIDS (5437)