Division of Rheumatology

As a world-class academic medical center, HSS embraces an integrative care philosophy, promoting close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, including orthopedic surgeons, therapists, radiologists, and researchers. This collaborative approach ensures that patients receive the most comprehensive and effective care possible, addressing their unique needs and helping them overcome the limitations of rheumatic disease.

Centers of Excellence

Our Centers of Excellence are multidisciplinary and innovative programs, established by our expert faculty with the goal of improving the lives of patients with chronic musculoskeletal, autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. Through their development of patient-oriented initiatives in quality of care, research and education, the Centers of Excellence enrich the clinical services offered by the hospital. The academic programs of the Centers of Excellence integrate the research advances of our scientists with the high level of care for patients seen at HSS.

• Lupus and APS Center
  The Center centralizes patient care and research with the goal of improving the quality of life for all lupus and Antiphospholipid Syndrome patients.
• Inflammatory Arthritis Center (IAC)
  Through exceptional clinical care, research, and education, the mission of the IAC is to build a better future for patients with inflammatory arthritis.
• Scleroderma, Vasculitis and Myositis (SVM) Center
  Our hope is to not only to bring these diseases to light, but to also bring this community of patients together in their fight.
• Integrative Rheumatology and Orthopedics Center (IROC)
  Seeks to improve the lives of patients with rheumatic diseases undergoing orthopedic surgery through research and patient care optimization.
• Barbara Volcker Center for Women and Rheumatic Diseases
  Focusing on research and clinical work devoted to women with various rheumatic conditions.

Support and Education Programs

These free programs reflect our comprehensive approach to care for people with rheumatic diseases.

HSS rheumatologists are considered the experts in the care of other disorders such as: 

HSS is at the cutting edge of research and is second to none in its ability to deliver the highest quality of care to patients who are afflicted with joint and autoimmune disorders. The Division's researchers have made important contributions to development of novel therapies that are improving patient outcomes every day. Learn more about the HSS Research Institute and our active Clinical Trials and Studies or see our recent publications below.

HSS is dedicated to the continued education of its faculty and staff. Through CME programs, funded grants, and fellowship training, the HSS Academy of Rheumatology Medical Educators has created multiple opportunities for teachers and trainees to enhance their knowledge of rheumatologic diagnosis and treatment therefore contributing to the overall quality of excellence delivered at HSS.

HSS Academy of Rheumatology Medical Educators

The Academy aims to create a stimulating academic educational environment that elevates the quality of teaching throughout the division and promotes teaching careers and education research.

High priority is given to the support of career development for members of the HSS Division of Rheumatology who commit their academic activities to the advancement of medical education, education research, curriculum development, and a general elevation of the teaching skills of all faculty members.

These aims:

• Foster collegiality and the sharing of ideas on teaching and education.
• Stimulate the creation of innovative teaching enrichment programs and curricula.
• Enhance the career development of clinician-scholar-educators.
• Develop an atmosphere of scientific rigor and science directed at improving teaching effectiveness and curricula.
• Fund innovative projects.

Continuing Medical Education Programs (CME)

HSS offers a wide range of on-site professional and CME programs, including accredited and non accredited professional education program offerings, CME credit transcripts, online educational resources, and activity director resources.

Fellowship Training

The Rheumatology Fellowship Program is designed for training physicians interested in developing academic and clinical careers in rheumatology. This three-year program combines a broad-based and in-depth clinical and research experience supporting the Rheumatology department’s mission of delivering the highest quality academic training for rheumatology professionals.

Educational Case Studies 

With the largest group of rheumatologists in the country, Hospital for Special Surgery is a world leader in the research and treatment of rheumatic disease. HSS embraces a philosophy of integrative care. HSS rheumatologists will refer your patients, as needed, to our staff of expert orthopaedists, physical and occupational therapists, and psychological support services, as well as non-traditional health care providers.

To refer a patient to Hospital for Special Surgery, contact HSSConnect by calling

Our representatives will answer your questions about:

• physician credentials
• subspecialty expertise
• insurance and managed care plans

Representatives from the HSSConnect are available to respond to your referral request weekdays between 9:00am and 5:00pm (ET).