MUSC Children's Health Rheumatology at Summey Medical Pavilion
2250 Mall DrNorth Charleston, SC 29406
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MUSC Children's Health is South Carolina's most comprehensive system of advanced care devoted exclusively to the wellbeing of children from before birth to 18 years of age in more than 27 specialties. Our integrated health care system consists of a nationally ranked pediatric hospital, as well as primary, urgent and specialty care locations staffed with pediatric experts.
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Mileka Gilbert, MD, PhD
Pediatric RheumatologyAbout
Dr. Mileka Gilbert is a pediatric rheumatologist who sees children with joint pain, arthritis, lupus, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, vasculitis, periodic fever syndrome, and fibromyalgia. She has expertise in performing steroid joint injections. She is also very interested in lupus research. Dr. Gilbert attended medical school at the University of North Carolina and also obtained a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology. She completed pediatric training at the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. Dr. Gilbert joined the MUSC team in 2015 after completing fellowship training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. She enjoys working with children and families to provide the best care for her patients.
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Emily Vara, DO
Pediatric Rheumatology
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MUSC Children's Health Rheumatology at Summey Medical Pavilion
2250 Mall DrNorth Charleston, SC 29406