UCLA Division of Rheumatology

Proud to be ranked among the top 10 rheumatology programs in the nation.

UCLA Division of Rheumatology

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UCLA Rheumatology is ranked in the Top 10 across the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Our rheumatologists provide consultation, diagnosis and treatment for simple to complex rheumatic diseases, including general rheumatology and arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, myositis, gout, and osteoarthritis.

Find Your Care

To find out more about our rheumatology services, call 310-825-2448.

Meet Our Expert Team

Our rheumatologists provide consultation, diagnosis, and treatment for simple to complex rheumatic diseases, including general rheumatology and arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, myositis, gout, and osteoarthritis.

Our Locations

Patients are seen at Westwood and Santa Monica locations, and at our community offices in Beverly Hills, Burbank, Downtown Los Angeles, Encino, Porter Ranch, Santa Clarita, Thousand Oaks, Torrance, Valencia, and Westlake Village.

Make a Difference

There are many ways to help us improve healthcare and support world-class clinical and translational research in order to discover, treat, and prevent such diseases. Gifts of all sizes are welcome and greatly appreciated.

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Clinical Programs & Conditions

The UCLA Division of Rheumatology has an active research and clinical practice. Major areas of research include systemic lupus erythematosus, myositis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic sclerosis, interstitial lung disease, gout, vasculitis, and Sjogren's syndrome. We are currently participating in more than 20 clinical trials to test cutting edge therapies in rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, myositis, and psoriatic arthritis.

Fellowship

The UCLA Rheumatology Training Program is one of the largest in the United States with outstanding clinical, basic science, and translational researchers that manage some of most prevalent/complex rheumatic diseases while supporting cutting edge therapeutics to improve patient care and identify potential cures. It is an integral component of the largest health care system in Southern California.

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Research

UCLA Division of Rheumatology conducts cutting-edge biomedical and health-related research studies that include both interventional and observational studies. Our clinical studies are sponsored/funded by National Institute of Health (NIH), pharmaceutical companies, and/or non-profit medical institutions/organizations.

Rheumatology News

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ANCA Positivity and ANCA Associated Vasculitis in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Suppressed Paraoxonase-1 Activity and Elevated Oxylipins Associate with the Presence of Small Airways...

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Economic and Healthcare Resource Use Burden of Systemic Sclerosis

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Safety and Tolerability of Nintedanib in Patients with Autoimmune Disease-Related Interstitial Lung Diseases...

Our Expert Team

UCLA Rheumatology is ranked in the Top 10 across the nation by U.S. News & World Report. We continue to thrive in our areas of research, education, and clinical practice.

Division of Rheumatology at UCLA Health

State-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for rheumatologic disorders.

To find out more about our rheumatology services, call 310-825-2448.