Comprehensive, Coordinated Care
We have a robust network of subspecialists who play a key role in managing the many aspects of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We collaborate with dermatology, nephrology, hematology, pulmonology, cardiology, obstetrics/gynecology, psychiatry, and neurology to provide a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to your care. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that every aspect of your lupus is addressed with specialized expertise, allowing us to deliver tailored, holistic care to our patients.
Specialized Care Before and During Pregnancy
We are one of the few centers in the nation to offer care focused on women with lupus who are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. We work closely with Duke’s high-risk maternal fetal medicine specialists to safely coordinate medications during pregnancy. By providing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with maternal fetal medicine specialists, we strive to ensure optimal health outcomes for both women with lupus and their babies.
Active Research Program
Our research program includes the Duke Lupus Registry, which is a detailed clinical registry about lupus and is the basis for several clinical and translational research projects. The goal of the registry is to understand the impact of lupus, gain new knowledge about lupus, and establish best practices for caring for people living with lupus. All Duke Lupus Clinic patients are welcome to participate in the Duke Lupus Registry. You may be eligible to participate in other lupus-specific clinical trials, or observational registries that test new therapies for lupus.
