LUPUS TREATMENT

Protecting the body against itself

Lupus patients are under attack by their own immune systems. At Grady, we’re here to help you fight back. The Grady Lupus Clinic, one of the world’s leading Lupus treatment centers, is grounded in a focus on the needs of patients and their families.

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OVERVIEW

Leading the way in Lupus care

Lupus is a complex autoimmune disease that disproportionately affects women and people of color, attacking healthy tissues and impacting the joints, skin, kidneys, blood, heart, and lungs. At Grady, we provide expert, research-driven care to help patients manage their condition and improve their quality of life.

We are one of only five CDC-funded population-based lupus registries in the country, following more than 700 patients — one of the nation’s largest lupus clinics.
Our clinic leads and participates in more clinical trials for lupus medications than any other institution in Georgia, offering patients access to breakthrough treatments not available elsewhere.
Grady’s lupus program is internationally recognized for its research on health disparities and patient outcomes.
Our multidisciplinary team includes top rheumatologists — faculty at Emory University School of Medicine — who collaborate with specialists across multiple fields for comprehensive care.

How do I make an appointment?

You can make an appointment by:

Calling (404) 616-1000, Monday-Friday, from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. to schedule your appointment.
Visiting MyChart to request your appointment online if you are an existing Grady patient with a MyChart account.

Primary Location

Grady Memorial Hospital

Phone:

(404) 616-1000

Location:

80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30303

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Services

What Lupus symptoms do we treat?

We tackle all of lupus’ symptoms, which depend on what areas of the body is being affected by lupus. The most common ones include:

Fatigue
Fever
Joint pain
Skin rash
Extreme sun sensitivity
Weight loss
Chest pain
Nose, mouth, or throat soars
Enlarged lymph nodes
Poor circulation
Hair loss

What treatments do we offer?

The Grady Lupus Clinic is primarily an outpatient specialty that treats non-hospitalized patients. It does offer:

Anti-inflammatory drugs, which can help to relieve joint pain and swelling
Anti-malarial drugs, which are used to treat skin rashes, mouth sores, and joint pain. They can also reduce the risk of blood clots. Corticosteroids, which curb the immune system response that can damage the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, or blood vessels in lupus patients.
Immunosuppressive drugs, which can curb the immune system, bring symptoms under control, and help prevent long-term organ damage
Anticoagulants, which are used to thin the blood and prevent clots
Monoclonal antibodies like belimumab (Benlysta), are delivered intravenously or subcutaneously to target specific immune cells. It may help reduce the need for steroid treatment

LOCATIONS

Rheumatology Care Locations and Directions

Grady Memorial Hospital

Phone:

(404) 616-1000 (Main)
(404) 616-1000 (Appointments)

Location:

80 Jesse Hill Jr Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Ground Floor

Location Details

Grady Memorial Hospital

Phone:

(404) 616-1000 (Main)
(404) 616-1000 (Appointments)

Location:

80 Jesse Hill Jr Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Ground Floor

Location Details

RESEARCH

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As one of the nation’s elite teaching hospitals, our rheumatologists are continually involved in clinical trials aimed at finding better, more effective ways to care for patients suffering from lupus. Research conducted at Grady is helping to redefine the way doctors around the world treat the disease. This commitment to research means that Grady offers the best standard care — and the best emerging care.