Rheumatology

Providing comprehensive, state-of-the-art care for rheumatic diseases in children.

Team

Our multidisciplinary team includes board-certified pediatric rheumatologists, a pediatric nurse practitioner, registered nurses, an occupational therapist, physical therapists, a social worker, and a research assistant.

Physicians

Johanna Chang, M.D., Staff Physician; Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, UC San Diego

Robert Sheets, M.D., Staff Physician; Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, UC San Diego

Ilona Szer, M.D., Staff Physician; Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, UC San Diego

Nurse Practitioner

Noel Mateo, P.N.P.

Occupational Therapist

Jill Peck-Murray, O.T.R.

Physical Therapists

Elizabeth Hall, R.P.T.

Larry Berman, R.P.T.

Social Worker

Monica Ramos, M.S.W.

Research Assistant

Claire De Bolt

Administrative Associate

Tatyana Tkalicheva