Dr. Richard Vehe
Director
vehex001@umn.edu

Pediatric Rheumatology is the specialty focused on the evaluation and care of children with arthritis and related diseases.

There are 80 or more conditions that can be associated with arthritis symptoms, and it is estimated that 300,000 children in the U.S. have one of these conditions.

Although many problems are temporary, prompt identification and appropriate treatment of the more serious or chronic conditions is essential to prevent lifelong damage and consequent pain or disabilities.

The activities of the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology s include:

• Evaluation and care of children as outpatients and inpatients who are suspected to have a rheumatic disease,
  
• Education of students, residents, fellows, physicians, nurses, and therapists regarding pediatric rheumatic diseases, and
  
• Clinical and translational research regarding rheumatic diseases in collaboration with other centers in the U.S. and worldwide.

I hope this Web site provides you with helpful information, and welcome your feedback as to how it might be improved.