Vasculitis Centers and CSS (EGPA) Medical Experts
The CSSA encourages patients to seek out the best medical care available. Because CSS/EGPA is such a rare disease, finding expert care can be difficult. The following medical resources either have dedicated vasculitis centers focused on treating different forms of vasculitis, including EGPA (Churg-Strauss), or a strong research interest in vasculitis and/or eosinophilic disorders. In addition, the CSSA’s stellar Medical Advisory Board is comprised of world renown experts. Many of these experts are willing to consult with local physicians on difficult cases, as time permits. Some patients travel great distances for a complete work up at one of the vasculitis centers. The center then works with the patient’s local physician to co-ordinate care at home.
Some of the resources in this section are geared toward medical professionals.
Centers in the USA
Massachusetts General Hospital Vasculitis Center
MA General Hospital Vasculitis Center
Boston, MA
From the Mass General website:
Early Diagnosis, Multidisciplinary Care for Vasculitis Rheumatologists at the Massachusetts General Hospital Vasculitis Program have extensive experience recognizing how vasculitis can affect different organs and take a team approach to safely and effectively treating all forms of the disease, including Churg Strauss Syndrome.
Vasculitis causes inflammation in and damage to blood vessels, including arteries, veins and capillaries. As a result, it can affect virtually any organ in the body.
Fortunately, all forms of vasculitis are treatable. The key is to make a diagnosis before the disease has inflicted permanent organ damage. At the Mass General Vasculitis Program, we focus on diagnosing vasculitis early and then administering treatment safely and effectively.
Multidisciplinary expertise, a major strength at Mass General, is essential in caring for patients with multi-organ system disorders such as vasculitis. Our rheumatologists can coordinate clinical care with other world-class specialists throughout the hospital.
John Stone, MD, MPH, has directed the Vasculitis program since 2008 He has an international reputation for clinical and research expertise in vasculitis. He co-founded the John Hopkins Vasculitis Center in 1997 and directed the center from 2000 to 2006.
For appointments: Phone: 617-726-7938
The Boston University Vasculitis Center
The Boston University Vasculitis Center
The Boston University Vasculitis Center has an international reputation for the care of patients with vasculitis and research into these diseases. The Boston University Vasculitis Center has led or participated in all of the major U.S. based multi centered clinical trials in vasculitis in the past ten years. Dr. Paul Monach is the Director of the Boston University Vasculitis Center. BU Medical has an excellent new website with information for patients and doctors alike.
Click here to complete the Appointment Request Form
National Jewish Health
National Jewish Health
1400 Jackson Street
Denver, CO 80206
Appointment Requests & General Information for Patients & Potential Patients
1.877.CALL.NJH (877.225.5654)
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm MST
From the website:
National Jewish Health is known worldwide for treatment of patients with respiratory, cardiac, immune and related disorders, and for groundbreaking medical research. Founded in 1899 as a nonprofit hospital, National Jewish Health remains the only facility in the world dedicated exclusively to these disorders. For the past 15 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked National Jewish Health the #1 respiratory hospital in the nation.
Why National Jewish Health?
Our specialists are on the cutting edge for new treatment. And through clinical research we are helping discover which medications might be best for patients with many diseases. We are also investigating new therapies which may be released in the future.
Our strength as a division is directly linked to the strengths of National Jewish Health, specifically with rheumatologic (also called autoimmune) lung disease. The Rheumatology Division works collaboratively with the Interstitial Lung Disease Program and the Pulmonary programs in general to provide an unparalleled resource for patients in the assessment and management of autoimmune lung disease. In essence, this is the backbone of the Autoimmune Lung Center.
What do we do?
Rheumatology: We provide comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients with a broad range of musculoskeletal problems, including scleroderma, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory myopathies and systemic vasculitis.
Michael Wechsler, MD, is Director of Asthma and Associate Professor of Medicine at National Jewish Health in Denver. Previously serving as Associate Director of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Asthma Research Center in Boston, he was on faculty at Harvard Medical School. He is a member of the Steering Committee for the NIH’s Asthma Clinical Research Network/Asthmanet and is active in both basic and clinical research focused on asthma and allergies. Dr. Wechsler is also clinically active in the intensive care unit practicing critical care medicine. His scientific interests include genetics of asthma, Churg-Strauss syndrome, and eosinophilia. Dr. Wechsler’s biography can be found on the hospital’s website.
Dr. Wechsler has been a long time supporter of the CSSA and serves on the Medical Advisory Board. To schedule an appointment or to consult with Dr. Wechsler:
- Office: 877.225.5654
- Fax: 303.398.1780
- Email: [email protected]
The International Eosinophil Society, Inc.
The International Eosinophil Society, Inc.
is an organization of scientists and clinicians interested in the eosinophil, a blood cell strongly associated with many diseases. The society sponsors biennial meetings to review new information about the eosinophil and its roles in health and disease.
The International Eosinophil Society, Inc. (IES, Inc.) has been established to bring together scientists around the world who are engaged in research in the field of Eosinophil Biology and Eosinophil Disorders with a view to facilitating exchange of ideas and information about this fascinating inflammatory cell type and its role in diseases.
International Eosinophil Society, Inc.
555 East Wells Street, Suite 1100
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823
Tel: (414) 276-6445
Boston Children’s Hospital
Although middle aged people are more likely to be affected by Churg Strauss Syndrome, more and more young people are being diagnosed with it as well. Boston Children’s Hospital has experience treating children with this rare disease as well as providing good information and support for patients and family members.
For more information or to make an appointment: 617-355-6117
Cleveland Clinic Center for Vasculitis Care and Research
Cleveland Clinic Center for Vasculitis Care and Research
Cleveland, OH
From the Cleveland Clinic website:
Missions of the Center for Vasculitis Care and Research
- To ensure the best possible care for patients with vasculitis.
- To discover the causes of these diseases.
- To identify improved therapies for patients with vasculitis.
- To educate physicians to provide state-of-the-art care for patients with vasculitis.
Goals
- The Center for Vasculitis Care and Research at Cleveland Clinic is specifically devoted to patients with these rare diseases.
- Education of physicians: Enhance our already successful recruitment of dedicated physicians from around the world who desire further training to provide care for patients with vasculitis.
- Is composed of permanently assigned Senior Staff, responsible for developing specific programs for patient care and research for the broad range of vasculitic disorders.
Dr. Carol Langford M.D., MHS, FACP is the Director of the Center for Vasculitis Care and Research
To make an appointment with a specialist in the Center for Vasculitis Care and Research, call 866.275.7496.
The Cleveland Clinic accommodates international patients. In addition to providing excellent care, the CC also offers comprehensive information about CSS specifically on their website.
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH
The Section of Rheumatology treats a range of vasculitis-related diseases and conditions, including:
- Allergic or Hypersensitivity Vasculitis: hypersensitivity to a drug or foreign agent that leads to inflammation and damage to blood vessels of the skin
- Churg-Strauss syndrome: a rare disorder that can affect the lungs, as well as other organ systems, that can involve the formation of large numbers of antibodies, nodular lesions, clustering of white blood cells, and inflammation of blood vessels
Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center
Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center
Baltimore, MD
The Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center has an international reputation for the care of patients with vasculitis and research into these diseases. The Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center has led or participated in all of the major U.S.-based multi-centered clinical trials in vasculitis in the past ten years.
From the website:
The Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center sees patients with suspected or confirmed diagnoses of vasculitis. Our doctors are attending physicians and full time faculty members at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. It is our mission to provide excellent clinical care while seeking to better understand the causes, treatments, and best treatment approaches for the systemic vasculitides. Each of our physicians is actively involved in clinical research. Other members of our Vasculitis Center include a clinical nurse, and several research and patient care coordinators and medical assistants who assist in the care of our patients. Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring the highest quality, state-of-the-art care for patients in the Baltimore community and around the globe.
The Center also offers JHVC Online. This is an online service that provides a secure, efficient way for patients to communicate with their doctors and their doctors to communicate with them and is available for any non-urgent clinic need. It is available 24/7 to schedule follow-up appointments, request prescription refills and inquire about lab and imaging results. Visit the Vasculitis Center website to learn more about JHVC Online.
Most patients travel to the JHVC. To ensure the trip is worth a patient’s time, effort and expense, the Vasculitis Center reviews each person’s medical records looking for indicators that vasculitis is the correct diagnosis before confirming appointments. If vasculitis indicators do not seem present, but other possible rheumatological diagnosis seems likely, a patient will be referred to the appropriate clinic within Hopkins.
To start the appointment process with the Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center, please contact our Patient Care Coordinators who will provide guidance. They can be reached at our clinic at 410-550-6825.
To view the appointment instructions online, please visit the Vasculitis Center Website.
Good information on vasculitis as well as CSS specific information
Mayo Clinc
Rochester, Minnesota
The Division of Rheumatology is focused on providing state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases in a setting of active basic and clinical research and education. Current research includes understanding mechanisms of disease and therapeutic trials of established drugs and new innovative agents.
The Mayo Clinic Vasculitis Center has an international reputation for the care of patients with vasculitis and research into these diseases. The Mayo Clinic Vasculitis Center has led or participated in all of the major U.S.-based multi-centered clinical trials in vasculitis in the past ten years.
The Division of Rheumatology is focused on providing state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases in a setting of active basic and clinical research and education. Current research includes understanding mechanisms of disease and therapeutic trials of established drugs and new innovative agents. Dr. Eric Matteson and Dr. Ulrich Specks are Directors of the Mayo Clinic Vasculitis Program.
Detailed information about CSS specifically
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Rush University Vasculitis Clinic
- 1653 W. Congress Parkway, Chicago, Illinois, 60612
- (888) 352-RUSH.
The primary goal of the Rush Vasculitis Clinic is to identify, diagnose and treat vasculitis as early as possible. Our patients have access to extensive diagnostic facilities including laboratory testing, diagnostic imaging and infusion therapies, all conveniently available in our facility.
University of Utah Vasculitis Center
University of Utah Vasculitis Center
The Center was established in 2007 as a tertiary referral center for patients afflicted with different forms of vasculitis. For most patients with vasculitis, a team approach is necessary to provide adequate care. Our center has a wide array of specialists dedicated to treating the different manifestations of these diseases. Expert care is available in rheumatology, ENT, vascular medicine
For Appointments:
- New patient appointments require a referral from a patient’s primary doctor.
- Records pertinent to the patient’s vasculitis history should be mailed to the University of Utah prior to consultation. These records should include clinic notes, discharge summaries, diagnostic studies, radiographic studies, biopsy reports, and prior treatment regimens.
- The patient’s primary doctor should include a one page summary of the patient’s history and treatment regimen. Any specific questions that either the patient or the patient’s doctor would like for us to address should be included in the one page summary.
- If biopsies have been performed, we request that patients have the reports and the actual glass slides sent prior to consultation.
- Records can be faxed to the attention of Dr. Curry Koening at 801-581-6069.
- Records, imaging studies, and pathology slides can be mailed to:
Division of Rheumatology (Attention Curry Koening)
University of Utah
30 North 1900 East
4B200 SOM
Salt Lake City, Utah 84132
Phone: 801-581-7724 Fax: 801-581-6069
Emory University Division of Rheumatology
Emory University Division of Rheumatology
Utilizing the most up-to-date treatment regimens, the Division of Rheumatology at Emory University focuses on the management of symptoms related to over 100 types of arthritis and connective tissue diseases. This can include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and scleroderma. Rheumatology faculty is available to see patients at several Emory affiliated locations.
Make an appointment
Drs. Jörg Goronzy and Cornelia Weyand see patients with all forms of vasculitis in the Vasculitis Clinic
at the Emory Clinic. Physician referral letters are required for all new patient appointments at the Emory Vasculitis Clinic. In addition, the following information needs to be available at the time of the appointment:
- Previous radiology studies (preferably original films, at least reports)
- Biopsy slides and/or reports
- Previous hospital discharge summaries
- Recent laboratory results
To schedule an appointment call: 404.778.7777 or 1.800.75.EMORY
Hospital for Special Surgery
Scleroderma, Vasculitis & Myositis Center
Scleroderma and Vasculitis are major areas of investigation and clinical care at HSS. We have been a site for pivotal trials in Vasculitis, and with the establishment of the Rudolph Rupert Scleroderma Center have emerged as a leading institution for scleroderma research. Myositis and related conditions are also areas of focus. We have created an infrastructure for clinical, translational, and basic research in Scleroderma, Myositis and Vasculitis, as well as for community outreach and patient and physician education.
The Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Vasculitis & Scleroderma Center is internationally recognized for clinical, translational, and basic research in vasculitis and scleroderma. The center’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all those affected by these diseases through research, clinical care, and education. The center has participated in the major U.S.-based multi centered clinical trials in vasculitis in the past decade. Dr. Robert Spiera is the Director of the HSS Vasculitis & Scleroderma Center.
Dr. Spiera specializes in the treatment of various rheumatologic conditions including Scleroderma, Vasculitis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Wegener’s Granulomatosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and many other conditions. He has authored over 60 publications relating to Scleroderma, Vasculitis, and other rheumatic diseases.
Contact information and to request an appointment
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital – Cincinnati Center for Eosinophilic Disorders
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
From the website:
International Leader in Treating Eosinophilic Disorders Our specialists within the Cincinnati Center for Eosinophilic Disorders (CCED) understand the ups and downs of living with eosinophilic disorders, which are often misdiagnosed and misunderstood. For families dealing with eosinophilic disorders, the road to diagnosis can be frustrating and challenging since symptoms masquerade as a number of conditions. But once diagnosed, symptoms of these disorders can be effectively managed in many cases.
We are international leaders in caring for patients with eosinophilic conditions and researching the cure. Our multidisciplinary team has extensive experience with these rare disorders. We have intense interest in eosinophilic disorders, their effects on health, and their impact on individuals and families. The CCED was the first center established in the Unites States to bring together experts in various disciplines to evaluate, treat and study these chronic medical problems in children and adults. Our multidisciplinary structure, composed of professionals in various divisions throughout Cincinnati Children’s, is founded in collaboration. These collaborations allow us to draw upon the expertise of specialists while permitting a unified plan of care tailored to the needs of the patient and family.
For more information about the Cincinnati Center for Eosinophilic Disorders at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, or to schedule an appointment, contact us:
Phone: 513-636-2233 (CCED) or 1-800-344-2462, ext. 6-2233
Email: [email protected]
University of California – San Francisco
The missions of the Divisions of Rheumatology at UCSF are to provide outstanding cutting edge clinical care, to advance the discipline through clinical and basic research, and to train the next generation of academic rheumatologists. Research ranges from addressing the pathogenesis of rheumatologic diseases to clinical trials of new therapies as well as studies of health care delivery systems.
The Vasculitis Clinic at UCSF Medical Center treats patients with all forms of systemic vasculitis, including giant cell and Takayasu’s arteritis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis (formerly called Wegener’s granulomatosis), microscopic polyangiitis, Churg-Strauss syndrome, and polyarteritis nodosa. Rheumatologists in the clinic work closely with dermatologists, kidney specialists, neuromuscular specialists, ophthalmologists and pulmonologists at UCSF Medical Center and in the community to diagnose patients and manage these intensively complex diseases. Dr. Sharon Chung directs the UCSF
Vasculitis Clinic.
The Vasculitis Clinic also participates in research on new diagnostic techniques and treatments and to identify genes and genetic factors associated with the development and progression of vasculitis and other autoimmune diseases. These studies are sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, American College of Rheumatology, the European League Against Rheumatism, and other private foundations.
To make an appointment click here
Vasculitis Clinical Research Consortium (VCRC)
Vasculitis Clinical Research Consortium (VCRC)
The VCRC is an integrated group of academic medical centers, patient support organizations, and clinical research resources dedicated to conducting clinical research in different forms of vasculitis. It is our goal to improve the care of patients with Wegener’s granulomatosis, microscopic polyangiitis, Churg-Strauss syndrome, polyarteritis nodosa, Takayasu’s arteritis, and giant cell (temporal) arteritis. The VCRC website gives detailed advice about how to refer a patient to a VCRC Center for Clinical Care as well as for medical consultation.
Australia
ANU Medical Centre, Canberra, Australia
ANU Medical Centre, Canberra Australia https://researchers.anu.edu.au/researchers/gatenby-pa
Belgium
University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
http://www.uzleuven.be/pno/202845
Canada
Mt Sinai Hospital, Toronto
The Rebecca MacDonald Centre for Arthritis and Autoimmune Disease
Mount Sinai Hospital
Joseph and Wolf Lebovic Health Complex
60 Murray Street, 2nd Floor (Main)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M5T 3L9
Vasculitis clinic
416-586-4800 ext. 8549
Rheumatology Specialty ClinicsDr.
Simon Carette, M.D., FRCP©
Christian Pagnoux M.D., M.P.H.
The autoimmune specialty clinics have been established to provide excellence in patient care for the most serious, potentially life-threatening forms of rheumatic disease. The Rebecca MacDonald Centre has specialty clinics focusing on:
- rheumatoid arthritis
- systemic lupus erythematosis
- scleroderma
- systemic necrotizing vasculitis
Internationally recognized experts staff each of the clinics. Together, these clinics represent one of the largest bases of patients with autoimmune disease in North America, and one of the main centres in the world devoted to these serious disorders. The clinics also serve as a major educational resource centre for post-graduate education in rheumatology. Every year, these programs attract a substantial number of medical trainees from the University of Toronto Medical School.
Dr. Simon Carette, M.D., FRCP(C)
Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto
Head, Division of Rheumatology, University Health Network, Mount Sinai Hospital
Director, Vasculitis Clinic, Rebecca MacDonald Centre for Arthritis and Autoimmune Disease
St Joseph’s Healthcare Ontario
Nader A. Khalidi, MD, FRCPC, FACP, FACR
Head of Service, Rheumatology,
St. Joseph’s Hospital Associate Clinical Professor Program Director,
Rheumatology McMaster University Hamilton, ON
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 905-521-1863
Fax: 905-521-8099
For appointments:
Sandra Messier, RCT
Vascular Medicine Research Coordinator
St. Joseph’s Healthcare
Luke Wing Room L 205-3
Hamilton, ON L8N 4A6
Dr. Khalidi has a strong interest in Vasculitis. He is a Co-Investigator and Steering Committee Member of the Vasculitis Clinic Research Consortium (VCRC) and recruits patients for its North American Database that includes Boston University, Cleveland Clinics, Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins University, University of Utah, University of Pittsburgh and University of Toronto. He is involved in numerous international research projects in Vasculitis as part of the VCRC. He runs a Vasculitis clinic at St. Joseph’s Healthcare. He is currently also involved in local research to assess the role of MRI of temporal arteries versus temporal artery biopsy in Giant Cell Arteritis.
CanVasc
CanVasc is the Canadian network for research on vasculitides. It was created in November 2011 by Drs. Pagnoux, Carette and Khalidi. First task was to identify other referal medical centers and physicians across Canada with expertise in vasculitis and willing to be part of this new research group. Among its several other aims, important ones are to help conducting studies on vasculitis, provide support and educational material on vasculitides for physicians and trainees and, eventually, optimize the therapeutic management of patients with these rare diseases in order to further improve their outcomes.
CLICK HERE for more information on CanVasc.
The proposed CanVasc objectives are to:
- organize a dedicated health and research network with identification of referral (multidisciplinary) centers across Canada for patients with vasculitis. Establishment and regular updates of Guidelines and recommendations for the diagnostic and therapeutic management of patients is part of this objective.
- initiate, conduct, and promote studies (from CanVasc, VCRC or other vasculitis research groups) on vasculitides across Canada (epidemiological, observational, fundamental and, ultimately, therapeutic studies), using an efficient, established and rapidly mobilisable network.
- develop educational and awareness programs for health care providers (training sessions, fellowship, annual meeting…).
- stand as the Canadian referral group to identify needs in vasculitis and consider new drug approvals for vasculitis in Canada (advisory group).
France
Groupe Français d’Etude des Vascularites or French Vasculitis Study Group.
Several treatment protocols have been devised, and therapeutic trials in the field of systemic vasculitides have been conducted and published under the aegis of the FVSG. French Vasculitis Study Group Association for Research on Necrotizing Angiitis Systemic Diseases and Vaccine Research
In November 2004, Professor Guillevin’s Department of Internal Medicine was officially designated a National Reference Center for Necrotizing Vasculitides and Systemic Sclerosis. The exact title was modified in 2007 to: Referral Center Group I, Rare Systemic Diseases and Autoimmune Diseases, Necrotizing Vasculitides and Systemic Sclerosis.
This designation confers a role in the coordination of the network for managing patients with these diseases in France, in cooperation with the other centers comprising Group I. The French Vasculitis Study Group has conducted excellent CSS research which has greatly advanced an understanding of this rare disease. referral http://www.vascularites.com/
National Reference Center for Necrotizing Vasculitides and Systemic Sclerosis
http://www.maladiesautoimmunes-cochin.org
Germany
Rheuma-Klinik Bad Bramstedt and University of Luebeck
Rheuma-Klinik Bad Bramstedt and University of Luebeck
The Clinic at Bad Bramstedt unites ten specialized clinics under one roof, where over 12,500 patients are treated annually. The Clinic is the academic training hospital of the university clinics of Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH) and the university clinic Hamburg Eppendorf (UKE).
Universitätsklinikum Münster
Universitätsklinikum Münster, Münster, Germany.
University Hospital Tübingen
University Hospital Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany.
University Hospital of Schlewsig-Holstein
University Hospital of Schlewsig-Holstein, Luebeck, Germany.
Universitätsklinikum Jena
Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Germany. http://www.uniklinikum-jena.de/Wir_über_uns.html
India
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Ireland
St. Vincent’s University Hospital
St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Italy
Gruppo per lo Studio delle Vasculiti Primitive e Secondaire Se.Pri.Va.
vasculiti.it Gruppo per lo Studio delle Vasculiti Primitive e Secondaire Se.Pri.Va.
The Vasculitis is a subject almost completely unknown to the general public and known only to a minority of experts. Our purpose is to provide updated data to physicians and advice to patients on how to live with the disease. The site will be continually updated by Doctors and researchers of the study group , and you should visit it often to realize innovations.
Officers: Prof Carlo Buzio
Clinical Medicine and Nephrology- University of Parma
Dr. Bruno Tumiati 2nd Medical Division Hospital S. Maria Nuova Reggio Emilia
Churg Strauss New Diagnostic Perspectives by Dr. Elena Oliva and Prof Carlo Buzio
Sinico RA, Bottero P.
Clinical Immunology Unit and Renal Unit, Department of Medicine, Azienda Ospedaliera
Ospedale San Carlo Borromeo,
Milano, Italy
[email protected]
Japan
Juntendo University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
Juntendo University Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
The missions of the Department of Internal Medicine and Rheumatology at Juntendo University School of Medicine are to provide outstanding cutting edge clinical care, to advance the discipline through clinical and basic research, and to train the next generation of academic rheumatologists.
We provide comprehensive and consultative clinical care to patients with rheumatic diseases in the outpatient and inpatient settings. Outpatient service programs of the department accommodate approximately 4000 patient visits per month. An inpatient consultation program provides service to about 100 patients each month. We provide care to patients with a wide spectrum illnesses that characterize the rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus and the vasculitides. Our clinical services provide and have helped develop cutting edge new therapies.
JUNTENDO UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Hongo 3-1-3, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8431, JAPAN
TEL:03-3813-3111
Chiba University Hospital
Chiba University Hospital, Chiba, Japan.
Kyorin University Hospital
Kyorin University Hospital, Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan.
Miyazaki University Hospital
Miyazaki University Hospital, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
Tsukuba University Hospital
Tsukuba University Hospital, Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan.
Mexico
Primary Systemic Vasculitides Clinic
Primary Systemic Vasculitides Clinic
FLORES-SUAREZ, LUIS FELIPE, M.D.
Primary Systemic Vasculitides Clinic
Instituto Nacional de Enfermedades Respiratorias
Patricio Sanz 738 Col. del Valle C.P. 03410
Mexico City, Mexico
Phone: (52-55) 5536-5777
Fax: (52-55) 5536-3702 (fax tone needs to be requested to the call responder)
In his current position Dr. Flores-Saurez works as a researcher in the medical sciences in the Department of Immunology and Rheumatology at the Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran in Mexico City. He cares for many of our vasculitis patients in Mexico and is extensively involved in research. His current research projects include: “Factors related to end-stage renal disease in Wegener’s granulomatosis” and “Clinical characteristics of Microscopic Polyangiitis in Mexican patients”.
Netherlands
VU University Medical Center
VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
New Zealand
Waikato District Health Board
Waikato District Health Board, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Norway
Waikato District Health Board
The University Hospital of Northern Norway, Tromsø, Norway.
Poland
Allergy and Immunology Clinic, University Hospital, Jagiellonian University Medical College
Portugal
Santa Maria Hospital
Santa Maria Hospital, Lisbon, Portugal.
Spain
Dr. Maria C Cid, Department of Systemic Autoimmune Diseases, Clinical Institute of Medicine and Dermatology, Hospital Clínic Barcelona has been a long time supporter of the CSSA and her group was responsible for translating our brochures into Spanish.
Maria C. Cid, MD
Consultant, Assistant Professor, Senior Investigator
Department of Internal Medicine
Vasculitis Research Unit
Department of Systemic Autoimmune Diseases
Institute of Medicine and Dermatology
Hospital Clinic
Villarroel 170, 08036
C.G.M. Kallenberg, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine
Head Department of Clinical Immunology
University Medical Center Groningen
University of Groningen
Groningen,The Netherlands
Switzerland
University Hospital Basel
University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
United Kingdom
United KingdomVasculitis and Lupus Service
United KingdomVasculitis and Lupus Service
Addenbrooke’s Services
Welcome to the vasculitis and lupus clinic. There has been a vasculitis and lupus clinic at Addenbrooke’s Hospital since 1987 and it currently cares for over 1,000 patients.
Addenbrooke’s Services
Box: 57
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Hills Road,
Cambridge,
CB2 0QQ
Telephone / fax: 01223 586 796
Other UK CSS Specialists
Hammersmith Hospital, London. Professor Charles Pusey
Royal Free Hospital, London. Dr Alan Salama
St Thomas Hospital London, Dr David D’Cruz
Manchester Royal Infirmary, Dr Ian Bruce
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Birmingham, Professor Lorraine Harper
Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Dr David Kluth