Growing up I always loved science. A career in medicine was a natural fit for me, as it combined my love of people with my love for science. I further pursued rheumatology because it is a refreshing challenge to help people with rare diseases. There is so much opportunity for educating patients about their body, and helping them live better lives. Here at Duke Health, I collaborate with the Duke Cancer Institute taking care of patients with rheumatologic diseases and cancers. I also work with the oncologists helping manage specific patients on immune checkpoint blockades for their cancer therapy. Restoring hope to patients in order to help them achieve their goals is always my approach to individualized patient care. Dr. Weinmann is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Temporal Arteritis.

Cheryl Robertson is a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Robertson is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Sjogren Syndrome, Osteoporosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Robertson is currently accepting new patients.

Heather Holden is a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Holden is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Sjogren Syndrome. Dr. Holden is currently accepting new patients.

Heather Gladue is a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Gladue is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Psoriatic Arthritis. Dr. Gladue is currently accepting new patients.

Ahmad Kashif-Al is a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Kashif-Al is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis. Dr. Kashif-Al is currently accepting new patients.

Gordon Lam is a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Lam is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Antisynthetase Syndrome, Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome, Dermatomyositis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Lam is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Orlowsky is a Rheumatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Orlowsky is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriasis, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Orlowsky is currently accepting new patients.

Laura Schanberg is a Rheumatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Schanberg is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Arthritis, and Lupus Nephritis.

Mary Dooley is a Rheumatologist in Clayton, North Carolina. Dr. Dooley is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Sjogren Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Dr. Dooley is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Loeser is a Rheumatologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Loeser is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Gout, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). Dr. Loeser is currently accepting new patients.

I am a rheumatologist who sees women who are pregnant, or wish to be pregnant, and have a rheumatic disease. I developed a passion very early in my training for helping women with rheumatic disease build the families that they want. I continue to be inspired each day by my patients and to look for better ways to improve the health of both mother and baby. I also see patients in the Duke Lupus Clinic where we address the challenges of living with lupus. The clinicians work as a team, sharing the care of the patients. We often have trainees working with us to teach future doctors who to manage lupus. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children and running a Girl Scout troop. Dr. Clowse is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Lupus Nephritis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD), Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE), and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

I have spent my career caring for children with autoimmune disorders and immune dysfunction. I have focused my work caring for children with juvenile dermatomyositis and auto inflammatory disorders. I have overseen a research program for 24 years studying the genetics and cause of human autoimmune disease, focused on dermatomyositis in children and adults. The long-term goal of my research team is to develop new biomarkers of diseases to identify those predisposed to develop disease, as well as monitor disease activity and response to treatment. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Antisynthetase Syndrome, Myositis, and Polymyositis.

I enjoy the field of medicine because of the relationships that are built between patients and myself. I place a strong emphasis on educating patients about their conditions and medication. This allows us to go through a shared decision-making process that tailors treatment to the individual. Dr. Doss is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Polychondritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Lupus Nephritis, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).

I love the practice of rheumatology and what it has to offer. It is a unique field that allows me to incorporate my pharmacy background when treating patients with autoimmune disorders. My philosophy in treating the patient is to listen to their story. I find that every patient has a unique story. What I love about rheumatology is the patient provider relationship that you build over time. This is very special to me. I have been practicing rheumatology since 2013. My family and I have been in Greensboro, North Carolina since the 1990s. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, Rheumatoid Lung Disease, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

Henry Chow is a Rheumatologist in Concord, North Carolina. Dr. Chow is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.

Robert Gay Jr is a Rheumatologist in Winston-salem, North Carolina. Dr. Gay Jr has been practicing medicine for over 36 years is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, Goodpasture Syndrome, and Polymyositis.

Bilal Muzaffar is a Rheumatologist in Winston-salem, North Carolina. Dr. Muzaffar is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis. Dr. Muzaffar is currently accepting new patients.

Pooja Kumari is a Rheumatologist in Huntersville, North Carolina. Dr. Kumari is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ankylosing Spondylitis, Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA), Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, and Rheumatoid Lung Disease. Dr. Kumari is currently accepting new patients.

My primary clinical and research focus is systemic sclerosis (Scleroderma), a rare, chronic autoimmune condition. I direct the Duke Scleroderma Center, one of 40 centers in the country focusing on this disease. We are currently conducting clinical trials and have initiated a registry for patients with scleroderma to help identify better treatments. We utilize a multidisciplinary approach along with pulmonologists, cardiologists, gastroenterologists and hematologists to find the best treatment course for an individual patient. Outside of the hospital I enjoy running and spending time with my family, including our wide assortment of animals. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), Scleroma, Scleroderma, and Localized Scleroderma.

Max Shenin is a Rheumatologist in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Shenin is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). Dr. Shenin is currently accepting new patients.

I enjoy the long-term relationships I build with patients as a rheumatologist. My primary areas of clinical expertise in rheumatology are systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, lupus) and inflammatory myopathies, especially dermatomyositis and the antisynthetase syndrome. I co-founded the Duke Lupus Clinic in 2007. I am also a passionate educator and mentor. I have led the Duke Rheumatology Fellowship Program to train rheumatology doctors since 2008. I chair the Department of Medicine Faculty Development Academy to mentor education scholars, and I serve as the Vice Chair for Education for the Duke Department of Medicine. In this role, I oversee educational programs throughout the Department of Medicine. When not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children, exercising, and gardening. Dr. Criscione-Schreiber is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Dermatomyositis, Lupus Nephritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

I gravitated to rheumatology early in my medical training because of the opportunities it affords to provide long-term, holistic care for my patients. Developing relationships with my patients allows me to better understand their individual needs and help them understand and manage what are often complex diseases and symptoms that may change with time. Within rheumatology, my primary clinical interests are in inflammatory arthritis, lupus, and musculoskeletal ultrasound. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, travel, nature, and science fiction. Dr. Sun is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Lupus Nephritis, Fibromyalgia, and Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease (UCTD).

Seeing a new physician is an act of trust, and I hope to earn that trust by listening to you and understanding how your health issues affect your life and goals. I will then try and provide a diagnosis and give you some treatment options. At the end of a successful consultation, I want a patient to understand their health condition well enough to be able to explain it and whatever treatment options we may choose to their friends and family. Dr. Anderson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Polyarteritis Nodosa, Arthritis, and Temporal Arteritis.

Bob Wodecki is a Rheumatologist in Statesville, North Carolina. Dr. Wodecki is highly rated in 50 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rheumatoid Lung Disease, Rheumatoid Pneumoconiosis, and Fibromyalgia. Dr. Wodecki is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Holmes is a Rheumatologist in Jacksonville, North Carolina. Dr. Holmes is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are MAGIC Syndrome, Light Chain Deposition Disease (LCDD), IgG4-Related Disease, and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections. Dr. Holmes is currently accepting new patients.