Scleroderma

In scleroderma, the tissue gets hard or thick. It can cause swelling or pain in your muscles and joints.

Appointments: 614-293-4837

Scleroderma means hard skin. It is a group of diseases that cause abnormal growth of connective tissue. Connective tissue is the material inside your body that gives your tissues their shape and helps keep them strong. 

Symptoms of scleroderma include:

  • Calcium deposits in connective tissues
  • Raynaud's phenomenon, a narrowing of blood vessels in the hands or feet
  • Swelling of the esophagus, the tube between your throat and stomach
  • Thick, tight skin on your fingers
  • Red spots on your hands and face

No one knows what causes scleroderma. It is more common in women. It can be mild or severe. Doctors diagnose scleroderma using your medical history, a physical exam, lab tests and a skin biopsy. There is no cure, but various treatments can control symptoms and complications.

Multidisciplinary Scleroderma Clinic

The Multidisciplinary Scleroderma Clinic at OSU Wexner Medical Center is designed to allow patients to see a variety of specialists in one place – often all in one visit. These specialists have extensive knowledge and experience working with patients who suffer from scleroderma and are able to diagnose new patients in addition to helping patients manage this chronic illness.

This unique clinic brings together physicians who specialize in Rheumatology, Gastrointestinal, Vascular and Pulmonary medicine.

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Multidisciplinary Scleroderma Clinic
Martha Morehouse Medical Plaza Pavilion
2050 Kenny Road
Suite 2200
Columbus, 43221

Every Monday from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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Katherine Yates, MD
4.9 out of 5

Katherine Yates, MD

  • Rheumatology
  • Physician
Accepting new patients
  • Outpatient Care New Albany
  • Outpatient Care East
  • Rheumatology in Outpatient Care New Albany
  • Rheumatology in Outpatient Care East
(614) 293-4837
Iziegbe Ehiorobo, MBBS
4.9 out of 5

Iziegbe Ehiorobo, MBBS

  • Rheumatology
  • Physician

Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine

Accepting new patients
  • Outpatient Care East
  • Outpatient Care New Albany
  • Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Rheumatology in Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Rheumatology in Outpatient Care East
  • Rheumatology in Outpatient Care New Albany
(614) 293-4837
Ruth Chan, DO
4.9 out of 5

Ruth Chan, DO

  • Rheumatology
  • Osteopathic Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine

Accepting new patients
  • Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
  • Outpatient Care Lewis Center
  • Rheumatology in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
  • Rheumatology in Outpatient Care Lewis Center
(614) 293-4837

Our Locations

Ohio State Outpatient Care East

Rheumatology

in Outpatient Care East
543 Taylor Ave.
Suite 3084
Columbus, OH 43203
614-293-4837
Ohio State Outpatient Care Upper Arlington

Rheumatology

in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
1800 Zollinger Road
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-4837

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