Advancing Rheumatology Practice

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Clinical Programs

Faculty members of the Division of Rheumatology are highly trained specialists who provide exceptional care for patients with a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions and autoimmune diseases. 

 

Our faculty physicians are experts in the diagnosis and management of arthritis and complex connective tissue diseases and other autoimmune diseases, including:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Spondyloarthritis
  • Crystalline arthritis
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus
  • Scleroderma
  • Myositis
  • Systemic vasculitis
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Sheetal Desai, MD

Collaborates with the LuCIN Lupus Clinical Trial Network and the UCI Clinical Center for Research (CCR) to conduct cutting-edge trials in lupus.

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Priyanka Iyer, MD

Works with the American College of Rheumatology on clinical guideline development and conducts clinical trials in lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. 

 

Grand Rounds & Conferences

UCI School of Medicine’s Division of Rheumatology holds a weekly educational conference on Thursdays at 3 p.m. in the City Tower, 333 City Blvd West, Suite 400, Orange, CA 92868.

 

The Department of Medicine holds grand rounds on Tuesdays from 12 to 1 p.m. in Room 2107 of the medical center’s library auditorium.

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For information on patient care, please visit our healthcare website. There, you will find comprehensive information on patient care services, including details on our dedicated healthcare providers, cutting-edge practices and compassionate approach to patient care. The department should provide a link to their UCI Health information.

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