Pediatric Rheumatology

UNC Children’s pediatric rheumatology specialists have the experience and expertise to diagnose and care for kids with arthritis and other complex rheumatic diseases affecting their joints, muscles, bones, or organs.

Conditions We Treat

We evaluate, diagnose, and treat pediatric rheumatologic and autoimmune disorders, including:

  • ANCA vasculitis
  • Behcet’s disease
  • Henoch-Schönlein purpura or IgA vasculitis
  • Juvenile arthritis
  • Juvenile dermatomyositis
  • Kawasaki disease
  • Lupus
  • Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children
  • Periodic fevers
  • Raynaud’s phenomenon
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Scleroderma
  • Uveitis
  • Vasculitis

Treatments & Services

We will work with your family to create a personalized care plan for your child or young adult that may include:

Ask for a Referral

You’ll need a physician’s referral for most pediatric rheumatology care. For more information, talk to your doctor or call us at 984-974-PEDS (7337).

Claire’s Story

Claire's troubling and recurrent symptoms led her family to UNC, where specialists identified a rare autoimmune disease.

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