The Pediatric Rheumatology Division offers consultation, evaluation, counseling and treatment for the rheumatic diseases of childhood.

Our clinical services are offered at Children's Medical Center by Katherine L. Madson, M.D. on Wednesdays.  Clinics are also held at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital (TSRH), 2222 Welborn Street, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 

Children's Medical Center of Dallas (CMC)

CMC has a new patient clinic held on Wednesday.  Patients 17 years and younger are seen by referral from the Primary Care Provider (PCP).  Those patients diagnosed with Juvenile Arthritis, Juvenile Dermatomyositis and Morphea/Scleroderma will be followed at the Texas Scottish Rite Rheumatology clinics.  Those who are diagnosed with a form of Vasculitis or with Lupus will be followed at CMC. 

The child's medical home will remain with the PCP.  A summary of the new patient visit, results, diagnosis, and recommendations will be sent to the PCP and the family.  Since our pediatric rheumatology referral area is the northern half of Texas, we are easily accessible to the PCP for questions and concerns regarding their patients.

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital Arthritis Clinic (TSRH)

The Arthritis Clinic at TSRH is one of the longest established pediatric rheumatology clinics in the country and the major referral center for North Texas.  There are approximately 3,000 outpatient visits per year seen in three all day clinics per week and over 200 inpatient admissions per year. 

Description of Services:

• Evaluation and treatment of children with suspected rheumatic diseases
• Physical and occupational therapy evaluations and recommendations
• Psychosocial support
• Education about specific rheumatic conditions
• Coordination of multi-disciplinary care including ophthalmology, dental, and dietary counseling

Problems Diagnosed and Treated:

• Childhood rheumatic diseases including but not limited to juvenile idiopathic arthritis, juvenile dermatomyositis, and scleroderma

Referral Requirements:

• Physician referral by application
• Patient must be under 16 years of age at time of referral and a resident of Texas

Key Contacts and their Special Interests:

Lynn Punaro, M.D.
Special Interests: Rheumatic Diseases of Childhood

Katherine Madson, M.D., Ph.D.
Special Interests: Rheumatic Diseases of Childhood

Shirley Henry, R.N., P.N.P (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner)
Heather Benham, R.N., P.N.P., N.D. (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner)
Jolene Wesley, R.N. (Nurse Coordinator at TSRH)
Deanna Carmen, P.T. (Physical Therapist)
Molly Wilhite, R.N. (Nurse Coordinator at CMC)