PATIENT CARE

The Division of Rheumatology specializes in the care of patients with musculoskeletal diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, vasculitis, gout, myositis and osteoarthritis. Our clinics are located at Specialty Care Center at John H. Stroger Jr Hospital, Cermak Health Services and at Provident hospitals. We also serve as inpatient consultants at Stroger Hospital.

TEACHING

The division offers medical students, residents, and fellows didactic teaching sessions, hands on clinical experience, and opportunities for research.
• The division has a combined fellowship with the Section of Rheumatology at Rush University Medical Center with outstanding training in both the clinical and research aspects of rheumatic diseases. http://www.rush.edu/professionals/gme/rheumatology/index.html

RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS

For physicians-handouts on patient education and exercises (intranet only)
• Patient information in English or Spanish on Osteoarthritis and other Rheumatologic conditions can be found at www.arthritis.org