The Department of Rheumatology provides a full range of services, such as joint injections, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and infusion therapies, for arthritis and systemic rheumatic autoimmune diseases. Our rheumatologists work closely with providers in other departments, including pharmacists, to ensure you receive the best care possible for all aspects of your health.
Leading Expertise
Decades of Medical Leadership
We are home to the largest and longest-running scleroderma program in New England, with a proven track record of advancing care.
Pioneers in Research
Our team played a key role in creating the NIH-sponsored Vasculitis Clinical Research Consortium, driving innovation and discovery.
Specialized Multidisciplinary Care
Our coordinated clinics allow you to see multiple specialists in one visit, streamlining care to improve outcomes.
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Programs and Clinics
Gout Program
A program providing diagnosis and gout treatment, including medications, lifestyle guidance, and management strategies to reduce flare-ups.
Lupus Clinic
Myositis Clinic
A clinic with specialized myositis diagnosis and treatment to manage muscle inflammation and weakness.
Osteoarthritis Program
A clinic for osteoarthritis providing arthritis treatments such as nerve block, steroid injections, and ultrasound-guided injection.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinic
A clinic for rheumatoid arthritis with evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment to manage joint pain and inflammation.
Scleroderma Clinic
Sjögren’s Disease Program
Spondyloarthritis Program
Vasculitis Program
Education and Training
The Rheumatology fellowship program’s mission is to train rheumatologists who can accurately diagnose rare rheumatic diseases, deliver compassionate care based on evidence and accounting for the individual’s social circumstances, and critically evaluate and engage in emerging research. This two-year fellowship program provides fellows with a range of hands-on opportunities in both clinical care and research.
Research
Rheumatology Research
Our Rheumatology Department is home to a team of internationally recognized experts with extensive research expertise across a broad spectrum of rheumatic diseases. Our faculty have been at the forefront of groundbreaking research and innovation, advancing new approaches to the study and treatment of complex conditions such as scleroderma, osteoarthritis, lupus, vasculitis, spondylarthritis, and gout. Their contributions have shaped the global understanding of these disorders and continue to drive progress in the field.
Rheumatology Clinical Trials
BMC researchers are finding innovative new ways to treat rheumatic diseases. While we enroll any and all eligible patients in clinical trials, BMC physicians are leaders in the enrollment of under-represented minorities in clinical trials.
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Rheumatology Department
Monday–Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.