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
Seth Eisen, MD and Lacey Feigl Honored with 2026 Department of Medicine Team Science Award
The Department of Medicine at WashU Medicine is proud to announce that Dr. Seth Eisen and Lacey Feigl from the Division of Rheumatology have been selected as the recipients of the 2026 Department of Medicine Team Science Award. The Team Science Award honors faculty and staff who make integral, collaborative efforts across interdisciplinary teams to […]
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 […]