Rheumatology

Faculty and staff of the UAB Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology program address clinical problems involving the joints, muscles, soft tissues and connective tissues, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, osteoarthritis, vasculitis, gout, and autoimmune diseases affecting the musculoskeletal system. The division employs a multidisciplinary approach, allowing physicians to collaborate on diagnoses and treatments of various forms of arthritis and connective tissue disease in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

The UAB Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology has consistently been ranked as one of the top 12 clinical rheumatology programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report. It is internationally recognized for its dedication to advancing knowledge and translating research findings into more effective diagnosis and treatment of patients with rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE), osteoporosis, scleroderma, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, vasculitis (including Wegener’s granulomatosis), and related diseases. As one of the largest academic rheumatology programs in the nation, the division’s clinical practice logs more than 10,000 visits annually, evaluating and treating patients with various forms of connective tissue disease. It is staffed by practitioners and specialists in multiple fields, making it easier for physicians to collaborate toward more effective patient care.

Since the division’s formation in the 1950s, our rheumatologists have contributed substantially to the understanding of rheumatic diseases, including their pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. They work closely with specialists in musculoskeletal radiology to provide the most advanced imaging techniques and interpretation of radiographs, CT scans, and MRI scans. The Interdisciplinary Infusion Center at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital provides ready access to the latest FDA-approved intravenous medications for many rheumatic diseases.

With support from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, we launched the UAB Center of Research Translation on Gout and Hyperuricemia. The center includes the UAB Gout Clinic, located within the Rheumatology clinic at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital, where UAB experts come together in one location to deliver cutting-edge patient care and conduct advanced research on gout, which affects an estimated 4% of the U.S. population. This team combines expertise in rheumatology, nephrology, and cardiology to focus on better understanding how gout is influenced by genetics and environmental factors, with the goal of more accurate diagnoses and increasingly effective treatments.

Care Providers

Amanda Alexander, MD Rheumatology Winn Chatham, MD Rheumatology Jeffrey R. Curtis, MD, MPH Rheumatology Samir Dalvi, MD Rheumatology Maria Danila, MD Rheumatology Tracy Hwangpo, MD, PhD Allergy and Immunology, Rheumatology Lesley Jackson, MD Rheumatology Robert Kimberly, MD Rheumatology Angelo Gaffo Llontop, MD Rheumatology Jose Rubio Mosquera, MD Rheumatology Ken Saag, MD, MSC Rheumatology Harry Schroeder, Jr., MD, PhD Immunology, Rheumatology Rouhin Sen, MD Rheumatology Jas Singh, MD Rheumatology Adam Taylor, MD Rheumatology

Resources

• UAB Rheumatology Clinic Patient Guide
  Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology

Related Specialties

• Ankylosing Spondylitis
  Arthralgias (Joint Pain)
  Arthritis
  Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis
  Gout
  Lupus
  Osteoarthritis
  Osteoporosis
  Polymyalgia Rheumatiac
  Primary Immunodeficiency
  Psoriatic Arthritis
  Raynaud’s Syndrome
  Rheumatoid Arthritis
  Scleroderma
  Sjögren’s Syndrome
  Vasculitis