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Pediatric Lupus Multidisciplinary Clinic
The Johns Hopkins Pediatric Lupus Multidisciplinary Clinic provides a comprehensive and compassionate approach to the care of children with systemic lupus erythematosus and related disorders. Each patient is evaluated and managed by a pediatric rheumatologist. Patients may also be seen by the pediatric nephrologist or pediatric dermatologist team depending on their illness.
Each patient and family will be seen by our pediatric psychology fellows to promote adjustment and management of concerns commonly experienced by youth with rheumatologic diseases. Some of these include:
- Pain and physical symptom management
- Difficulty following medical regimen (such as pill swallowing)
- Coping/adjustment to medical condition
- Parental and sibling coping
- Anxiety, worry and fears, including anxiety about medical procedures (such as blood draws and injections)
- Establishing appropriate school-based accommodations
- Developmental behaviors
- Sleep difficulties
- Depression, suicidal thoughts
- Behavioral noncompliance, acting out, aggression
- Transition to adult care
What to Expect
Consultations may involve interviews and completing questionnaires. Visits may last up to two hours, as patients are seen by multiple providers. Recommendations are tailored to each patient and family’s individual goals and needs.
Research
We provide excellent clinical care while also conducting research to better understand childhood lupus and how to improve outcomes for this disease.
Scheduling
Appointments and referrals:
- 443-997-5437 (KIDS), option 2, then option 18
- For calls outside the U.S.: +1-410-502-7683 (International Patient Services)
Psychology scheduling with Dr. Seegan and/or Dr. Chiapinni separate from lupus clinic (return patients only): Please call 410-614-2401.
Billing
As with all medical appointments, charges will be submitted through your insurance.
Our Team
Meredith Ann Atkinson, M.D.
Co-Director, Pediatric Lupus Multidisciplinary Clinic
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Anna Leah Grossberg, M.D.
Director of Pediatric Dermatology
Director, Dermatology Residency Program
Fellowship Director, Pediatric Dermatology
Co-Director, Pediatric Lupus Multidisciplinary Clinic
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Director, Dermatology Residency Program
Fellowship Director, Pediatric Dermatology
Co-Director, Pediatric Lupus Multidisciplinary Clinic
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatric Psychology Fellows
Erika Chiappini, Ph.D.
Fellow, Pediatric Medical Psychology Program
Paige Seegan, Ph.D
Fellow, Pediatric Medical Psychology Program
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