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    Last Updated: 01/21/2025

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    MediFind found 9 doctor with experience in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Of these, 8 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Dallas, TX, US
    9 providers found
    Rheumatology
    Rheumatology

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

    5200 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     3.3 mi

    Nilofar Syed is a Rheumatologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Syed and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Her top areas of expertise are Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, Necrotizing Vasculitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Sjogren Syndrome.

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    Rheumatology

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

    2001 Inwood Rd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     3.9 mi
    Offers Telehealth

    Fatemeh Ezzati is a Rheumatologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Ezzati and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Vasculitis, Polymyositis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas

    6201 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     4.2 mi
    Offers Telehealth

    Lesley Davila is a Rheumatologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Davila and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis, and Sjogren Syndrome.

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    John J. Cush
    Rheumatology
    Rheumatology
    9900 N Central Expy, Suite 550, 
    Dallas, TX 
     7.5 mi

    John Cush is a Rheumatologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Cush and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

    Tarrant Arthritis Center LLC

    4375 Booth Calloway Rd, Suite 208, 
    North Richland Hills, TX 
     24.5 mi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Priyanka Jalandhara is a Rheumatologist in North Richland Hills, Texas. Dr. Jalandhara and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Her top areas of expertise are Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Endoscopy. Dr. Jalandhara is currently accepting new patients.

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    Rheumatology
    1500 S Main St, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
     31.0 mi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Asha Thomas is a Rheumatologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Thomas and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD). Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

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    Rheumatology | Hospital Medicine

    Acclaim Physician Group Inc

    1500 S Main St, 
    Fort Worth, TX 
     31.0 mi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Raza Jafry is a Rheumatologist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Jafry and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). His top areas of expertise are Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Chondrocalcinosis 2, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Jafry is currently accepting new patients.

    Durant, OK 
     88.4 mi

    Saurabh Patel is a Rheumatologist in Durant, Oklahoma. Dr. Patel and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Scleroderma, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Rheumatology
    Rheumatology

    Christus Trinity Clinic

    630 S Fleishel Ave, Christus Trinity Clinic, 
    Tyler, TX 
     92.8 mi
    Accepting New Patients

    Steven Cohen is a Rheumatologist in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Cohen and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA). His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Chondrocalcinosis 2, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Psoriasis. Dr. Cohen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 01/21/2025

    What is the definition of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)?

    Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), previously known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, is a type of joint inflammation that occurs in children and adolescents before the age of 16, causing joint pain, stiffness, and swelling for more than six weeks. The term, “idiopathic,” means of unknown cause, although juvenile idiopathic arthritis is thought to be an autoimmune disorder, affecting females more than males. Nearly 50% of children and adolescents will outgrow the disease; however, it can still cause lasting joint damage. There are several types of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, which are determined by their symptoms, the affected joints, lab tests, and family history, and which include the following: Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis – This type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis affects one or more joints, causing joint inflammation accompanied by a fever that lasts at least two weeks. In addition, systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis may also be accompanied by a skin rash, or enlarged lymph nodes, lungs, liver, or spleen. Oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (Oligoarthritis) – This type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis is the most common type (more than 50%) and occurs in four joints or less during the first six months of the disease and has two subtypes: 1) persistent oligoarthritis (four affected joints or less after six months); and 2) extended oligoarthritis (more than four affected joints after six months). Individuals with oligoarthritis have an increased risk of developing eye inflammation (uveitis or iridocyclitis). Rheumatoid factor positive polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (Polyarthritis) – This type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis affects more than five joints, usually the fingers or toes, during the first six months of the disease and is similar to adult rheumatoid arthritis, as patients with this type test positive for rheumatoid factor and may develop small bumps near joints (rheumatoid nodules). Rheumatoid factor negative polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (also called Polyarthritis) – This type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis affects five or more joints during the first six months of the disease; however, patients with this type test negative for rheumatoid factor. Psoriatic juvenile idiopathic arthritis – This type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis occurs alongside psoriasis, a skin disorder which is characterized by reddened skin plaques (patches) covered with white scales and which can also include nail abnormalities (pitting) and eye inflammation. Enthesitis-related juvenile idiopathic arthritis (Juvenile spondyloarthritis) – This type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis affects the areas where bone connects with tendons, ligaments, or other connective tissue, usually in the hips, knees, or feet, causing tenderness (enthesitis), along with joint inflammation, and may affect other areas of the body, such as the eyes (uveitis), and is more common in males than females. Reactive arthritis (Reiter’s syndrome) – This type of arthritis develops as a reaction to bacterial infections, such as shigella, salmonella, yersinia, or genitourinary chlamydial infection (sexually transmitted disease), and occurs abruptly, causing fever, joint pain and inflammation, painful urination, and eye infection (conjunctivitis). Juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus (Lupus) – This disease can cause joint inflammation in addition to inflammation in several other areas of the body. Undifferentiated arthritis – This type of juvenile idiopathic arthritis covers any type that does not fall into the above categories.

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    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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