Pediatric Rheumatology

Advanced Treatment for Rheumatic Conditions

When your child has a rheumatic disease, it can be difficult to know where to start. Your child has a disease that is typically associated with older patients, but you need pediatric-centered care.

The Pediatric Rheumatology Program, a partnership between Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and the University of Florida, provides child-focused treatment for a variety of rheumatic diseases. Our team of doctors will educate your family on how to live with inflammatory conditions that affect your child’s joints, muscles, bones and even internal organs. Your child will learn how to live with chronic rheumatic diseases through the aid of our team of pediatric rheumatology experts.

Care for a Variety of Conditions

The pediatric rheumatology specialty at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer focuses on education and management of the following conditions:

Behcet’s Disease
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Juvenile Dermatomyositis
Juvenile Spondyloarthritis
Kawasaki Disease
Periodic Fever Syndrome
Scleroderma
Systemic Lupus
Vasculitis
Wegener’s Disease

Contact Us

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (321) 843-9400.

We notice a big difference and she has a normal life now. She can do everything.

5-years-old, Aurora is Yeidi’s sweet, special girl with a passion for animals. But last year, she and her family noticed a change. Family members saw Aurora limping and a teacher told Yeidi she mentioned leg pain. When she took Aurora to the doctor, they said she was likely experiencing growing pains. Still, seeing her usually happy-go-lucky child crying often, tiring easily and not wanting to walk or be touched left Yeidi concerned. She finally received answers after taking her to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. "We notice a big difference and she has a normal life now. She can do everything." – Yeidi, Aurora's Mother