Scleroderma Foundation logo
Lee Shapiro, M.D., FACP, The Center for Rheumatology, LLP, Albany, New York Robert Simms, M.D., Boston University School of Medicine Carol Feghali-Bostwick, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Thomas A. Medsger, M.D., Jr., Gerald P. Rodnan Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

 

Alabama
Arizona

California

Connecticut
D.C.
Illinois
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Washington
Education Home

Northwestern Medical Center, Chicago, Ill.ILLINOIS          Chicago

Northwestern Scleroderma Program
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, 675 North St. Clair, Suite 14-100, Chicago, Illinois 60611
http://scleroderma.northwestern.edu/

Clinic Information:
Hours: Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
New Patient Appointments: phone (312) 503-1137; fax (312) 926-2967

Research Information:
Contact: Mary Carns, M.S. at (312) 503-1137

Studies Status
Mechanisms of Fibrosis in Scleroderma Active
Genetic Polymorphisms of TGF-beta in Scleroderma Active
Novel Biological Therapies for Scleroderma Lung Disease Active
PHAROS (The Natural History and Outcome of Patients with Scleroderma at High Risk for or with Early Pulmonary Hypertension) Active

Physicians Affiliated with this Center:
Rheumatologists:

  • John Varga, M.D.
  • Monique E. Hinchcliff, M.D.

Gastroenterologist:

  • Ikuo Hirano, M.D.

Pulmonary and Critical Care:

  • Jane E. Dematte, M.D.

Pulmonary Hypertension Program:

  • Michael Cuttica, M.D.
  • Sanjiv Shah, M.D.

University of Chicago, Center for Advanced Medicine, Duchossois CenterILLINOIS          Chicago

University of Chicago, Scleroderma Clinic, 5758 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637

Clinic Information:

Adult patients seen with systemic and localized scleroderma

Appointments: (773) 702-6119
Hours: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Physician Inquiries: (773) 702-5379
Research Information: Misel Ramirez at mramirez@medicine.bsd.uchicago.edu

Physicians Affiliated with this Center:

  • Dr. Nadera J. Sweiss
  • Dr. Michael Becker
  • Dr. Marcus Clark
  • Dr. James Curran
  • Dr. Richard Keating
  • Dr. Tammy Utset
  • Dr. Saima Chohan
  • Dr. Michael Ellman
  • Dr. Timothy Niewold

University of Illinois at ChicagoILLINOIS          Chicago

University of Illinois at Chicago Outpatient Care Center (OCC) 1801 West Taylor Street, Suite 3A, 3rd Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60612

Clinic Information: Special Medicine Clinic

Types of Patients Seen: Adults, systemic and localized sclerosis
Hours: Tuesday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m. and Thursday, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
Clinic Registration: 312-355-0900
Appointment Scheduling: Patricia Cole-Saffold, M.S., 312-996-6614
Physician Inquiries: 312-413-9310 or 312-996-8039 (Dr. Dean Schraufnagel)

Studies Status
Scleroderma Lung Study Closed
Build-2 Study Closed
Scleroderma Lung Study, December 2005 Closed
Build-2 Study, December 2005 Closed

Physician Affiliated with this Center:

  • Shiva Arami, M.D.
  • William Swedler, M.D.
  • Dean Schraufnagel, M.D.
  • Suncica Volkov, M.D.

Research Contact: Patricia Cole-Saffold, M.S., 312-996-6614

300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923 · Phone 978-463-5843 · 800-722-HOPE (4673)
Newly Diagnosed | Donate | Contact Us | Free eLetter | Membership | National Conference | Online Support CommunityStoreCalendar
2008 ANNUAL REPORT
| CareersSearch SiteSearch Internet | Home

© Copyright 2001-2010 Scleroderma Foundation. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer. Privacy Policy. Last Updated 2/9/10 Webmaster