Division of Rheumatology
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Pediatric Rheumatology Center at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School is a leading state-of-the-art rheumatology clinical center of excellence for children and adolescents.
Overview
Pediatric rheumatic diseases comprise a complex array of chronic diseases with fluctuating courses that often are challenging to diagnose and manage. These diseases often lead to significant morbidity in children, growth, development, and quality of life. Early diagnosis is essential to properly manage these children to prevent long-term complications.
Our Mission
The division serves the community by conducting outreach via Community Medical Education at other hospitals. Our child-friendly and family-focused team provides comprehensive treatment, education, and follow-up for pediatric patients with rheumatic diseases in New Jersey.
We strive:
- To provide the best possible patient care for children with rheumatologic disorders
- To develop a forum for teaching Rheumatologic Pediatric Diseases
- To develop new research insights into the cause and treatment of these complex disorders
Education
Our faculty is committed to teaching medical students, residents, and adult rheumatology fellows about patients with pediatric rheumatic diseases. Faculty serve as preceptors for case discussions, and participate in lectures, as clerkship mentors, and assist with physical diagnosis sessions.
Recommended Readings:
Textbook of Pediatric Rheumatology, 6th Edition By James T. Cassidy, MD, Ross E. Petty, MD, PhD, FRCPC, Ronald Laxer, MD and Carol Lindsley
Scheduled Conferences:
Case Conference: Tuesday at 8 AM
Grand Rounds Thursdays at 8 AM
Morning report: Monday, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 8 AM
Research
Dr. Moorthy and Dr. Boneparth are actively involved in research projects in pediatric rheumatology both within the division and in collaborative projects. Faculty are assisted in their research efforts each year by undergraduate and graduate students. Our physicians have presented abstracts and published articles about Pediatric Rheumatology.
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Objective: To conduct cross-cultural validation of Simple Measure of Impact of Lupus Erythematosus in Youngsters © (SMILEY ©) (Data analysis stage)
Investigators: Moorthy, LN
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Objective: Multinational study to describe clinical features and response to treatment of patients with vasculitides.
Investigators: Moorthy, LN, Boneparth A
Clinical Care Services
The center is involved in the diagnosis and management of complex rheumatic diseases.
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- Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erthematosus
- Mixed Connective Tissue Disease
- Spondyloarthopathy
- Hypermobility Disorders
- Reactive Arthritis
- Polymyositis
- Juvenile Dermatomyositis
- Vasculitides
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Linear Scleroderma and Morphea
- Fibromyaglia
- Periodic Fever Syndromes
- Regional Musculoskeletal Pain Syndromes
Rheumatology Faculty
Faculty
Nandini Moorthy, MD
Division Director, Pediatric Rheumatology
Professor of Pediatrics
E-mail: moorthln@rwjms.rutgers.edu
Phone: 732-235-4980
Daniel Horton, MD, MSCE
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Epidemiology, and Chancellor’s Scholar
E-mail: daniel.horton@rutgers.edu
Phone: 732-235-4980
Cynthia Salvant, MD,MS
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
E-mail: cs1484@rwjms.rutgers.edu
Phone: 732-235-4980
Contact Us
Child Health Institute of New Jersey
89 French Street, Suite 2300
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
For Appointments: 732-235-4980