Who treats childhood arthritis and other rheumatic diseases?
Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases may be treated by your child’s pediatrician, pediatric rheumatologist, and/or other medical specialists and healthcare providers. Several physicians from different medical specialties may be involved in the treatment of your child at the same time. This multidisciplinary team approach is particularly important in managing symptoms of the rheumatic disease, especially as many symptoms are chronic and change in severity over time. Some of the more common medical professionals involved in the treatment of arthritis or other rheumatic diseases may include the following: Pediatrician or Primary Care Physician While your pediatrician or primary care physician may treat and/or diagnose your child’s disease, he/she may refer you on to a specialist for more specialized treatment of certain aspects of the disease. Pediatric Rheumatologist A pediatric rheumatologist is a pediatrician who specializes in the treatment of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases
