Vasculitis Clinic
The Vasculitis Clinic provides specialized care to patients living with various forms of vasculitis - an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the blood vessels. This includes conditions such as Giant Cell Arteritis, Takayasu’s Arteritis, Polyarteritis Nodosa, ANCA-vasculitis, Bechet’s disease, and more. Our multidisciplinary care environment includes rheumatologists and other specialists including nephrologists, neurologists, respirologists, dermatologists, and others as needed. Our goal is to offer cutting -edge treatments designed to help patients better manage their condition and ultimately improve quality of life. Appointments are available by referral only.
This clinic is active in clinical trials, and opportunities for participation may be available. Interpreter/translation services are available upon request, please inquire before your scheduled appointment.
Preparing for your visit
Use the following resources to plan and prepare for your clinic visit.
When visiting our clinic for your appointment, please ensure to bring valid government issued identification and your Alberta Health Care card. Also bring a list of the medications you are currently taking (including any vitamins or supplements). To help make your physical examination more comfortable, bring a change of clothes (shorts, sports bra, tank top, etc.).
The doctor you see may be accompanied by medical students or other trainees. If you are uncomfortable with this, please let us know before your visit.
Our clinic is practicing all COVID-19 public health guidelines set forth by Alberta Health Services (AHS). This includes in-clinic social distancing and limiting the number of designated family/support persons who can accompany you. We also require you to wear a face mask/covering when entering our clinic. If you have any questions, please contact our clinic, or visit the AHS website to learn more about COVID-19 guidelines.
The Vasculitis clinic is located at South Health Campus. AHS provides a parking map of this facility which can be accessed here.
Clinic team
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Linda Brown, RN
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Melissa Nicole Lee, RN
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Michele Lamontagne, RN
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Leah Toderan, RN