Joint pain can be normal for a child who is growing or active in sports. But continuous pain is not normal. Your child may be referred to a pediatric rheumatologist for a variety of complaints, including swollen joints, muscle pain, fatigue, an unusual rash, or fever. Our pediatric rheumatologists diagnose and treat conditions that cause pain, swelling and limited movement, so your child can get back to being active.
Rheumatic diseases often affect supporting body structures, such as muscles, bones, ligaments, and tendons. However, rheumatic diseases can affect other areas of the body, including internal organs, connective tissues, and the body's immune system.
Conditions We Treat
- juvenile idiopathic arthritis (formerly called juvenile rheumatoid arthritis)
- systemic lupus erythematosus (or SLE, a chronic inflammation of joints, tendons, and some internal organs)
- Lyme disease (an infection caused by the deer tick)
- vasculitic disorders (inflammation of the blood vessels)
- scleroderma (a disease that affects joints, skin, and internal organs)
- benign hypermobility syndrome (very loose joints that cause joint pain)
- dermatomyositis (a disease that leads to progressive muscle damage and chronic skin changes)
- rheumatic fever (a disease that may develop after a strep infection)
- sarcoidosis (an inflammatory disease where small, rounded growths invade different parts of the body)
Pensacola
Nemours Children's Clinic, Pensacola
5153 North Ninth Avenue
Pensacola, FL 32504
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Phone: (850) 505-4700
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Central Time)
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- photo ID
- medical and pharmacy insurance cards
- preferred pharmacy name and phone number
- names and dosage of all medications, including over-the-counter medication, your child is currently taking
- guardianship and custody papers, if a legal guardian rather than a parent accompanies your child
New Patients
Bring these forms for your first appointment:
- Authorization for Treatment and Release of Information (PDF)
- Assignment of Benefits (PDF)
- Notice of Limited Liability (PDF)
Returning Patients
- Patient Presents without Legal Guardian (PDF)
Note: A parent or legal guardian must be with a child for a first visit.
New Patient Forms
- Authorization for Treatment and Release of Information (PDF)
- Assignment of Benefits (PDF)
- Notice of Limited Liability (PDF)
Returning Patient Forms
- Patient Presents without Legal Guardian (PDF)
Note: A parent or legal guardian must be with a child for a first visit.
Resources for Patients & Families
- Insurance We Accept: See accepted insurance, listed by location
- Pay Your Bill: Use online bill pay or send by mail
- Financial Assistance: Help with your child's health care expenses
- MyNemours: Access your child’s medical record online
At the Nemours Children’s Clinic, Pensacola, our pediatric rheumatologists provide comprehensive care for children with arthritis and a wide range of related disorders.
What to Expect at Your Visit
Your child’s initial visit with us will include a complete medical and family history and a comprehensive physical exam. Based on our findings, we will likely order specific tests to help us make a diagnosis.
Tests may include blood work, X-rays, nuclear imaging tests, CAT scans, or MRIs. An Arthroscopy (a procedure that allows doctors to evaluate a joint by inserting a small scope into it) may be considered as well.
Our pediatric rheumatologists' commitment to collaboration also extends to you, your child, and your primary care doctor. We provide excellent patient education and family counseling, as well as thorough communication with your child’s pediatrician, to ensure that your child receives the best possible continuity of care.
