Rheumatology Subspecialty Clinics - Scleroderma Center

Subspecialty Clinics - Scleroderma Center

• About our practice
• Scheduling an appointment
• Prescription Refills
• Our Physicians and Faculty
• Our Staff
• Johns Hopkins Scleroderma Center Web Site
• Donations

About our practice:

The Scleroderma Center specializes in the care of patients with scleroderma and related conditions (morphea, eosinophilic fasciitis, scleromyxedema, etc.) Our doctors are attending physicians and full time faculty members at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.  All are Board Certified in Rheumatology. It is our mission to provide excellent clinical care while seeking to better understand the causes, treatments, and best treatment approaches for Scleroderma. Each of our physicians is actively involved in clinical research. Other members of our Scleroderma Center include a clinical nurse, and several research and patient care coordinators and medical assistants who assist in the care of our patients.  Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring the highest quality, state-of-the-art care for patients in the Baltimore community and around the globe.

Scheduling an appointment

Appointments can be made by calling (410) 550-7715 between 9am and 3pm Monday through Friday. 

If you are a new patient, the following is needed:

• Summary letters from all treating physicians and/or past rheumatologist records and/or hospital discharge summaries (bring last 3 reports).
• List of medications
• Recent laboratory results (bring last 3 reports).
• Pulmonary function results (bring all tests).
• Echocardiogram (all results)
  
• High resolution CT scan (written report and copy of actual scan).
• Any imaging results (i.e., X-rays, ultrasounds, etc.)
• Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your appointment to allow time for registration.
• Bring a copy of your insurance cards.
• Bring a copy of name and address of all persons/doctors who should get copies of your visit materials.
• Completed New Patient Packet (PDF)

If you are a returning patient:

• Please arrive at least 15-20 minutes before your appointment.
• You may also need to complete some additional forms to allow us to bill your insurance, to review your health, and to help us know how you have been doing since your last visit.
• Bring an updated list of your current doctors who should get copies of your results.
• Bring a copy of your insurance cards.

Rescheduling Appointments and Cancellations: 
If you need to reschedule, please call us at 410 550-7715 as soon as possible. Early notification of a cancellation allows us to schedule another patient who is waiting to be seen in this time slot.  

Cancellation Policy:
Twenty-four hour (24) notice is required for cancellations. Call 410-550-7715. Patients will be charged $75 for missed appointments or failure to notify The Johns Hopkins Scleroderma Center at least 24 hours in advance. (This fee is not covered by health insurance.)

Prescription Refills

The Johns Hopkins Scleroderma Center will call or fax a pharmacy for refills of routine prescriptions, with the exception of weekends or holidays. Some prescriptions require prior authorization by insurance companies, which can take several days. Medical Assistance and certain pain medications cannot be ordered by phone; the prescription order can be mailed to the patient or picked up at the Center. Patients are urged to plan ahead to avoid running out of medication. Patients are encouraged to call about needed refills of any medications before their clinic visit. By calling ahead, the prescriptions will be ready for you at the time of your visit.

Call 410-550-7715 for prescription refills. Please be prepared with the following information:

• Your name
• Date of Birth 
• Name of the medication and dosage
• How you are taking the medication (once daily, twice daily, etc.)
• Quantity needed (one month supply, three month supply)
• Pharmacy phone number
• Your daytime phone number 

Our Physicians and Faculty

Fredrick Wigley, M.D., Director of the Scleroderma Center
Laura Hummers, M.D., ScM., Co-Directof the Scleroderma Center
Francesco Boin, M.D., Director of Research
Ami A. Shah, M.D.

Our Staff

Regina Greco, R.N., Nurse Manager
Kandice Moore, Patient Service Coordinator
Consuelo Laws, Medical Office Coordinator
Pam Hill, Administrative Assistant

Research Coodinators

Adrianne Woods
Cynthia Anderson, Research Study Coordinator
Emily Calvert
Tanya Moore
Margaret Sampedro

The Bayview Clinical Staff works with the Scleroderma Center during patient care visits.  

Regina Greco, R.N
Kandice Moore, Patient Service Coordinator
Consuelo Laws, Medical Office Coordinator
Pam Hill Pam is the Administrative Assistant to Dr. Fred Wigley.  She oversees physician scheduling outside the clinic as well as many administrative functions of the Scleroderma Center, including grant proposals, meeting coordination, supplies ordering, research billing, etc.
Adrianne Wood Adrianne is the Research Data Manager for the Center.  She oversees the database management for the Center and its various ongoing research studies.
Emily Calvert
Margaret Sampedro
Tanya Moore