Department of Medicine

Specialized Pediatric Rheumatology Care

Compassionate care and expert management for children with rheumatic conditions

Pediatric Rheumatology

The Pediatric Rheumatology Division at SKMC specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of autoimmune and autoinflammatory conditions affecting children and adolescents. These disorders often involve the musculoskeletal system but can also impact multiple organs, requiring a multidisciplinary approach to ensure the best outcomes. Children with rheumatic diseases may experience pain, swelling, and stiffness, which can significantly affect their mobility and overall quality of life. Early intervention and expert management play a crucial role in alleviating symptoms and preventing long-term complications. The specialized team at SKMC is dedicated to helping young patients lead active and healthy lives by providing personalized, evidence-based care.

Why Choose Us?

Highly Specialized Expertise

SKMC is home to a team of highly qualified pediatric rheumatologists who specialize in managing complex autoimmune and autoinflammatory conditions in children.

Advanced Diagnostic Capabilities

Equipped with state-of-the-art imaging and diagnostic tools, including musculoskeletal ultrasound and advanced laboratory testing, ensuring accurate assessments.

Multidisciplinary Approach

Collaborative care involving pediatricians, physiotherapists, psychologists, and other specialists to address the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of young patients.

Comprehensive Care Settings

Offering services across multiple settings, including outpatient specialty clinics, inpatient pediatric wards, and day care infusion centers for optimal care continuity.

Commitment to Innovation

Continual integration of the latest advancements in pediatric rheumatology to enhance treatment outcomes and improve the quality of life for children.

Family-Centered Care

Ensuring families are involved in decision-making and providing education and support throughout the treatment journey.

Our Expertise

The Pediatric Rheumatology Division at SKMC manages a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases: Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and other spondyloarthropathies.
  • Connective Tissue Diseases (CTDs): Systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjogren’s syndrome, scleroderma/systemic sclerosis, dermatomyositis, and other inflammatory myopathies.
  • Vasculitides: Small, medium, and large vessel vasculitides.
  • Non-inflammatory Musculoskeletal Disorders: Growth-related conditions such as apophysitis, overuse-related symptoms, and musculoskeletal pain syndromes.
  • Bone Disorders: Metabolic bone diseases affecting growth and development.
  • Autoinflammatory Conditions: Non-bacterial osteitis, periodic fever syndromes, and related disorders.
  • Rheumatic Manifestations of Systemic Diseases: Conditions associated with hereditary, congenital, and metabolic disorders.

Services

Innovations and Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSK US)

For precise assessment of joint and soft tissue abnormalities.

Biologic and Immunosuppressive Therapy

Targeted treatment for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.

Joint Arthrocentesis and Intra-articular Injections

For diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

Day Care Infusion Services

Providing safe and efficient administration of biologic therapies.

Multidisciplinary Clinics

Collaborations with other specialties such as nephrology, pulmonology, and dermatology to address complex conditions comprehensively.

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Opening Hours

Our Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring that urgent medical care is always available whenever you need it.

Our working hours for outpatient and administrative services are as follows

Monday
08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Tuesday
08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Wednesday
08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Thursday
08:00 AM – 08:00 PM
Friday
08:00 AM – 12:30 PM