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Rheumatology, Inflammation, and Immunity

At Mass General Brigham, our rheumatologists treat rheumatic and autoimmune diseases that cause painful inflammation in your joints, bones, muscles, and connective tissues. Our team is internationally recognized for our comprehensive rheumatology care.

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Leaders in rheumatology care

Patients across the country turn to Mass General Brigham rheumatologists for expert care of all types of rheumatic diseases. These conditions occur when your immune system mistakenly attacks joints, bones, muscles, or connective tissues, often leading to chronic, painful inflammation. From rheumatoid arthritis and lupus to Lyme arthritis and rare autoinflammatory disorders, our specialists tailor care to your condition and your life.
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Our approach to rheumatology

Our specialized rheumatology programs bring together leading experts who provide the highest level of care for common and complex rheumatic diseases.
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Compassionate, personalized care
Our rheumatologists understand the impact that autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, vasculitis, and other rheumatic diseases, have on your quality of life. We specialize in managing these diseases with advanced diagnostic tests and customized treatments tailored to you.
Experienced, high-volume team
Mass General Brigham has more than 100 years of experience improving the lives of people with rheumatic diseases, and our rheumatologists provide exceptional care to thousands of patients every year. You benefit from a team of experts who specialize in arthritis, lupus, and other common and complex rheumatic diseases.
Research-driven innovation
Mass General Brigham is home to one of the country’s leading rheumatology, inflammation, and immunity research programs. Over the years, our research has led to treatment breakthroughs that have improved the lives of millions of people worldwide. You have access to promising therapies in development through our robust clinical trial program.

7,500+

rheumatology visits each year

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5,000

rheumatology procedures a year

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35+

ongoing clinical trials

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$34.5 million

in annual rheumatology funding

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Our specialists

No matter what disease or condition you have, Mass General Brigham has specialists near you who can help.
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Specialized care near you

Access care across Mass General Brigham, with specialized services available at community hospitals and leading academic medical centers. No matter your disease or condition, our specialists are nearby and ready to help.
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Giving to Rheumatology

Philanthropy plays a vital role in Rheumatology. Here, top patient care, advanced trials and treatments, and expert faculty combine to deliver leading healthcare. Your gift to the Department of Medicine helps us to redefine what's possible for Rheumatology patients, improving outcomes and advancing scientific discovery.
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Donate to Rheumatology

https://mgbgiving.org/rheumatology

Contact Rheumatology, Inflammation, and Immunity

Contact a rheumatology location or specialist to learn about your care options. With locations throughout New England and support for patients traveling from outside the United States, we make it easier to access coordinated, expert care.
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Contact information for international patients

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