University of Florida College of Medicine
Center for Autoimmune Diseases
Division of Rheumatology

Announces

The Early Synovitis Clinic

starting August 20,2004
We aim to establish an active joint colleagueship with you in the diagnosis and care of your patients with early synovitis.

We will see your patient with early synovitis within two weeks of the consult. Participating Faculty from the Division of Rheumatology:
Michael R. Bubb, M.D.
Associate Professor		 Paulette C. Hahn, M.D.
Assistant Professor		 Eric S. Sobel, M.D., Ph.D
Associate Professor

Objectives:

1. Provide access to rheumatology evaluation for patients with early synovitis
2. Prevent joint destruction and long-term disability with prompt diagnosis and treatment
3. Establish database of patients with early synovitis to promote longitudinal analysis of disease characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment outcomes

 
The Early Synovitis Clinic Criteria for Entry:

1. Pain of 3 or more joints
2. Joint swelling / warmth of 3 or more joints
3. Onset of symptoms < 6 months

Please call Sylvia McLeran at 352 273 5340 to make a referral to
The University of Florida Division of Rheumatology, The Early Synovitis Clinic