Rheumatology

Penn Rheumatology, the best in the region, offers expert diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Our specialists provide personalized care and advanced therapies to improve your quality of life.

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Exceptional rheumatology care

At Penn Rheumatology, our specialists provide diagnosis, treatment, and management for a variety of rheumatic diseases using a multidisciplinary approach. Our team is dedicated to delivering the best clinical care, with our specialties consistently ranked among the nation's best.  

We offer comprehensive care for conditions such as gout, lupus, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Sjörgen’s Disease, scleroderma, vasculitis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, autoimmune connective tissue diseases, and other musculoskeletal disorders. Patients also can participate in clinical trials for new therapies and studies aimed at improving rheumatic disorders. 

Conditions we treat

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Our doctors

Our providers work with you to plan and deliver exceptional treatment and personalized care.

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Locations

Our hospitals, multispecialty medical centers, pharmacies, labs and more offer outstanding, personalized care for patients all across the region.

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A rare autoimmune disease kept Kim Day from his favorite outdoor hobbies, until he met doctors in the Fishman Program for Home Assisted Ventilation.
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Finding relief from decades of jaw pain

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A lifetime of worry eased with one infusion

After receiving gene therapy for hemophilia, a disease Curt Krouse had lived with for 57 years, his “life changed in 30 minutes.”
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New lungs, a new liver, and a new lease on life

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