Pediatric Rheumatology
Expert care for your child's rheumatic condition
When your child is facing a health challenge, life seems to stop. The only thing that matters is finding your child or teen the help they need to feel better. This is especially true when it involves something as complex as a pediatric rheumatic condition.
This is a group of disorders that can cause inflammation and pain in the joints, muscles, skin, connective tissues and other organs, and they require specialized care. Common diagnoses include Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), lupus, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, autoinflammatory syndromes (periodic fevers) and juvenile fibromyalgia and can impact every aspect of a child’s life – physical, emotional and social.
At Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health, we understand the unique challenges that come with these conditions. Our dedicated team of pediatric rheumatologists is here to provide the expert, compassionate care your child needs. We partner with you to navigate these hurdles together, ensuring your child gets the best possible care and support.
Comprehensive Pediatric Rheumatology Services
Our Pediatric Rheumatology program offers a full range of diagnostic and treatment services tailored to meet the needs of each child. We work closely with other pediatric specialists and support services to provide comprehensive, integrated care. Our services include:
- Comprehensive diagnostic evaluation: We conduct thorough evaluations for children suspected of having a rheumatic disease.
- Specialized treatments: From biologic therapies to infusion services and access to new medications through clinical trials, we offer state-of-the-art treatments to manage your child’s condition.
- Inpatient consultations: Our team is available around the clock to provide expert advice and care for hospitalized children with rheumatic conditions.
- Support services: We offer access to social work, psychology, pain management, child life therapy, and physical and occupational therapy to support your child’s overall well-being.
Specialized Programs
We have found through research that early diagnosis and intervention for JIA is crucial. Studies that we have led show that starting effective treatments within the first two months of diagnosis significantly improves outcomes and likely prevents long-term damage and disability.
Our expert team also includes nationally recognized specialists who are at the forefront of research and treatment for Systemic JIA, which is a severe form of JIA that can cause fever, organ inflammation and potentially life-threatening complications.
Why Choose Us for Pediatric Rheumatology?
Your child deserves access to the leading pediatric rheumatologists in the tri-state area. Choosing Hackensack Meridian Children’s Health for pediatric rheumatology care means you get:
Our active leadership in designing and leading research studies and in key pediatric rheumatology research networks, such as CARRA, means that your child benefits from the latest advancements in knowledge and treatment. By being at the forefront of research, we can offer access to new therapies and clinical trials that may not be available elsewhere, and ensure that your child receives the most up-to-date and effective care.
Our pediatric rheumatology program offers care synced between three campuses, integrating Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital at Hackensack University Medical Center, K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, and JFK University Medical Center. This connection provides access to a wide range of pediatric subspecialists and a comprehensive, multispecialty approach to care, ensuring that all of your child’s health care needs are met under one roof.
We are proud to have one of the largest and most decorated pediatric rheumatology teams in the region. Our physicians are recognized leaders in their field, with numerous awards and accolades from national and international organizations. We are very active in teaching and training our medical students and residents. We're also home to the only Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship Program in New Jersey, training the next generation of leaders in the field. Our program is the first in New Jersey with a specialist trained in both adult and pediatric rheumatology, so that we can provide expert care to our transitioning patients.
Pediatric Rheumatology Success Stories
Our Pediatric Rheumatologists
Our board-certified pediatric rheumatologists are dedicated to providing exceptional care for every patient. They’ll collaborate with other pediatric specialists to create a unified, personalized treatment plan for your child.
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30 Prospect Ave, 3rd Floor IMUS Pediatric Center
Hackensack, NJ 07601
551-996-5306
19 Davis Avenue, 5th Floor
Neptune, NJ 07753
732-897-3400
