Meet the Northwestern Medicine Lupus Program Team
It takes a team to treat a complex disease like lupus. The Northwestern Medicine Lupus Program has a team of world-class specialists and researchers. While there is no cure for lupus, we can help you find relief from your symptoms.
Our team includes lupus specialists who work closely together to develop a personalized care plan for you. Your care team may include:
- Doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating lupus (called rheumatologists)
- Kidney specialists (nephrologists)
- Skin doctors (dermatologists)
- Heart doctors (cardiologists)
- Lung specialists (pulmonologists)
- Brain doctors (neurologists)
- Women’s health doctors, such as obstetrician-gynecologists and maternal-fetal medicine specialists
- Advanced practice providers
- Nurse coordinators
Your rheumatologists will help coordinate your care and refer you to specialists if needed.