Rheumatology

Rheumatology Clinic

(415) 353-2497

The UCSF Rheumatology Clinic provides evaluations and continuing care for a wide variety of diseases affecting the muscles, bones and joints, including rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. We offer specialized imaging studies and immunologic testing, as well as a range of standard and investigational treatments.

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    Our team

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    Novel Quantitative MRI for Axial Spondyloarthritis

    Fully quantitative evaluation of volume of bone marrow edema (in cm^3) will be developed and applied in the study. Volume of BME will be calculated in both SIJ and Spine in high-resolution MR images to evaluate the active inflamma...

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    Awards & recognition

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      Best hospital in Northern California

    • usnews-rheumatology

      Best in the West in rheumatology

    Support services

    Patient Resource

    Case Management and Social Work

    Connect with a team that can help you find resources, solve problems and advocate for you during treatment at UCSF.

    Class

    Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Class

    This eight-week UCSF class teaches mindfulness practices, such as meditation and body awareness, that can reduce stress and improve your overall health.

    Patient Resource

    Patient Relations

    We welcome feedback about your experience at UCSF Health. Find out how to contact us with comments, questions or concerns.

    Patient Resource

    Spiritual Care Services

    Chaplains representing many faiths are available around the clock to provide support, comfort and counsel to patients, families and caregivers. Learn more.

    Preparing for your appointment

    What to Bring

    • Photo I.D.
    • Health insurance card
    • Insurance authorization, if required
    • Doctor's referral, if required
    • Recent test results related to your condition
    • List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
    • List of questions you may have
    • Device or paper for taking notes

    International Services

    If you live in another country and are coming to UCSF for medical
    treatment, our patient liaisons can help coordinate all aspects of your visit.

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    Interpreters

    UCSF offers language services at no charge for patients with limited
    English, as well as for patients who are deaf or have trouble hearing.

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    Hospital Stays

    Checking into the hospital? Find helpful information by clicking on the relevant “Your Hospital Stay” booklet: Mission Bay, Parnassus or Mount
    Zion.

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    Related clinics

    Ankylosing Spondylitis Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave., Floor B1
    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 353-2497
    M-F, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

    Lupus Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave., Floor B1
    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 353-2497
    M-F, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

    Rheumatoid Arthritis Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave., Floor B-1
    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 353-2497
    M-F, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

    Scleroderma Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave., Floor B1
    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 353-4407
    M-F, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

    Sjögren's Syndrome Clinic

    513 Parnassus Ave., Seventh Floor
    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 476-2045
    M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Vasculitis Clinic

    400 Parnassus Ave., Floor B1
    San Francisco, CA 94143

    (415) 514-1673
    M-F, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

    Our research initiatives

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      UCSF Division of Rheumatology Research

      The UCSF Division of Rheumatology's research aims to illuminate how rheumatologic diseases develop as well as to discover new therapies. The division also studies health care delivery.

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