Pediatric Rheumatology
1120 15th Street
Dugas Building, BG-1019
Augusta, GA 30912
(706) 721-8950 - Phone
(706) 721-1484 - Fax
Faculty
Dr. Rita S. Jerath
Division Assistant
Debby Dean
Nurse
Tanya Mims, RN, BSN
Rheumatology Links
American College of Rheumatology
Arthritis Foundation
Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Alliance (CARRA)
Programs
Arthritis Walk
Camp Joint Venture
| Residency Program |
| Continuity Clinic |
Division of Pediatric Rheumatology
Pediatric rheumatologists are specifically trained to be highly skilled in:
- Seeing patients and adolescence with musculoskeletal complaints, childhood arthritis, lupus, periodic fever syndromes and other related conditions
- Efficient use of tools and tests for diagnosis in children and adolescents
- Selecting the most appropriate therapy for children and adolescents with rheumatic diseases
- Monitoring long term therapy for effectiveness and side effects unique to children and adolescents
- Achieving favorable outcomes in terms of control of rheumatic diseases and prevention of disability
- Dealing with chronically ill children, adolescents and their families