Johns Hopkins Rheumatology Subspecialty Clinics - Scleroderma Center

Subspecialty Clinics - Scleroderma Center

• About our practice
• Scheduling an appointment
• Prescription Refills
• Our Physicians and Faculty
• Our Staff
• Web Site

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 (last 3).
• Recent laboratory results (last 3).
• Pulmonary function results (all).
• Echocariogram (all results)
• High resolution CT scan (results and san).
• Any imaging results, i.e., X-rays, ultrasounds, etc.
• Please arrive 30 minutes before your appointment to allow time for registration and vial signs.
• Bring a copy of your insurance cards.

If you are a returning patient:

• Please arrive 15-20 minutes before your appointment.
• You may also need to complete some addtional forms to allow us to bill your insurance, to review your health, and help us know how you have been doing since your last visit.
• Bring a copy of your insurance cards.

Rescheduling Appointments and Cancellations: 
Our clinic is very busy and unfortunately patients often have to wait several months for an appointment.  If you need to reschedule, please call us at 410 550-7715 as soon as possible. This will allow us to schedule another patient who is waiting to be seen. 

Cancellation Policy:
Please note that as of February 1, 2006, if you miss your appointment without giving us at least 24 hours notice, you will be charged $75.  (This fee will not be covered by your health insurance plan.)

Prescription Refills
Refills of routine prescriptions can usually be called in or faxed to your pharmacy.  We do not fill prescriptions over the weekend or holidays.  Many prescriptions require prior authorization by your insurance plan, and this may take several days to obtain.  Medical Assistance and certain pain medications cannot be called in; we will mail these prescriptions to you (or you can pick them up). 
Please plan ahead and call 7 days before running out of your medications. 

If you call for a prescription refill, leave the following information on the machine (410-550-7715):

• Your name
• Your date of birth (we have many patients with the same name!)
• The medication name
• The medication dosage
• How you are taking the medication (once daily, twice daily, etc.)
• The quantity needed (one month or 3 month supply)
• The pharmacy phone number
• Your contact number where you can be reached DURING THE DAY (such as a cell phone) if we have questions.

Our Physicians and Faculty
Fredrick Wigley, M.D., Director of the Scleroderma Center
Laura Hummers, M.D., Co-Directof the Scleroderma Center
Francesco Boin, M.D., Director of Research

Our Staff
Regina Greco, R.N., Nurse Manager
Molly Browning, Sr. Patient Service Coordinator
Tyria Doggett, Medical Office Coordinator
Pam Hill, Administrative Assistant

Research Coodinators
Adrianne Wood
Cynthia Anderson, Research Study Coordinator
Emily Calvert
Kim Andrulonis
Tanya Moore

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

Tyria Doggett Tyria is the Medical Office Coordinator for the Scleroderma Center.  She handles new patient referrals, patient scheduling, prescriptions, medical disability forms, and registration.
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.