Clinical Services

Rheumatology/Immunology Clinic is located on the 1st Floor of Ambulatory Care Center

FOR APPOINTMENT: (919) 966-4191

Rheumatology consultation clinics are held 10 half-days per week in a specialized musculoskeletal module in the UNC Ambulatory Care Center. This module houses orthopaedics, OT, PT, and a dedicated x-ray unit for bone and joint radiology. A unique feature of the musculoskeletal module is the opportunity it offers for full integration and coordination of essentially all disciplines relevant to out-patient rheumatologic care. Approximately 4000 patients with a wide spectrum of rheumatic diseases are seen annually.

The Division conducts a very busy satellite rheumatology clinic in Sanford. The Sanford Clinic at Central Carolina Hospital is staffed by Dr. Alfredo Rivadienera and meets 4 days per week. A variety of rheumatological problems are encountered in private practice settings at this satellite arthritis clinic. The Sanford Clinic provides an opportunity for in-patient consultations as well. These clinics significantly expand the chance for fellows to gain experience in "real world" environments.

Approximately 300 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are followed regularly in the Lupus Clinic, which meets weekly and Drs. Mary Anne Dooley and Robert Roubey precept the clinic. This clinic provides patients with optimum and systematic care.

In addition, a weekly lupus clinic focusing on patients with renal involvement meets weekly in nephrology and is staffed by Dr. Ronald Falk, Dr. Patrick Nachman and Dr. Mary Anne Dooley.

The Pediatric Rheumatology and Immunology Clinic records between 750 and 1000 patient visits each year. Three pediatric rheumatologists and immunologists see patients weekly in two half-day clinics. The clinic provides multidisciplinary treatment, incorporating rehabilitation, orthopaedics, ophthalmology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychology and social work.

The Allergy Clinic is attended by five faculty members from the Divisions of Pulmonary Medicine, Rheumatology, and Pediatrics. Located in the Ambulatory Care Center, the clinic is held two full days per week in the Pulmonary Module.

An uncomplicated Osteoporosis Clinic is staffed primarily by the Division of Endocrinology in the Department of Medicine. Rotations can be arranged for training in this clinic, as in any of the other specialty clinics. This clinic is held for four half-days each week seeing approximately 16-20 patients. 3