Welcome to the Division of Rheumatology
At the Division of Rheumatology at WashU Medicine, we are dedicated to helping patients navigate, manage, and live well with a wide range of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases that can affect the joints, muscles, and internal organs. From common conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout to complex disorders like lupus, vasculitis, and scleroderma, we provide compassionate, comprehensive care grounded in nationally recognized expertise and informed by ongoing scientific discovery.
Latest News
Drs. Naids, Shahid and Sen publish Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) in Immune Inflammatory Myopathies—A Comprehensive Review Focusing on ILD in Antisynthetase Syndrome and MDA5
Excited to share our latest comprehensive review published in Journal of Respiration! We break down the crucial differences in disease mechanisms, clinical phenotypes, and management strategies for Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) within Immune Inflammatory Myopathies, focusing heavily on Antisynthetase Syndrome (ASyS) and MDA5 dermatomyositis. Recognizing these clinical distinctions early is vital to preventing delays in […]
Joy Um, MD Receives 2026 Knowlton Incentive for Excellence Award
The Division of Rheumatology is proud to announce that Joy Um, MD has been named a recipient of the 2026 Knowlton Incentive for Excellence Award. The award recognizes extraordinary internal medicine physicians at Barnes-Jewish Hospital who pair exceptional clinical skill with compassionate patient care and a commitment to advancing the science of internal medicine. Established […]
Barnes-Jewish Hospital Ranked Among the Nation’s Best in Rheumatology
We are proud to share that Barnes-Jewish Hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s Best Hospitals for Rheumatology. This recognition reflects the outstanding dedication of our faculty, fellows, advanced practice providers, nurses, researchers, administrative staff, and the many team members who work together every day to provide exceptional patient care, advance research, […]