
Dr. Megan L. Curran M.D.
Rheumatologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Rheumatology
13123 E 16TH AVE AURORA CO, 80045About
Dr. Megan Curran practices Pediatric Rheumatology in Chicago, IL. Pediatric rheumatologists treat child patients who suffer from pain in the musculoskeletal system, have symptoms of arthritis, or an autoimmune disorder. Dr. Curran evaluates and treats a variety of joint, muscle, and bone disorders; including autoimmune disorders, such as lupus, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, Kawasaki disease, post-infectious arthritis, chronic vasculitis, and inflammatory disorders of the muscle, eye, or other organs. Dr. Curran also is trained in the evaluation of prolonged fever, unexplained complaints of chronic musculoskeletal pain, weakness, poor appetite, fatigue, and/or loss of function or skills.
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD- 2011
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The challenges of transferring chronic illness patients to adult care: reflections from pediatric and adult rheumatology at a US academic center.
- A 16-month-old with left knee swelling.
- A 14-year-old with joint pain and antinuclear antibodies.
- A 6-year-old girl with new boots.
- The Challenges of Adolescence, Mood Disorders, and Chronic Illness.
Treatments
- Rheumatic Diseases, Medical Education
Professional Memberships
- Member American College of Rheumatology
- Member American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Rheumatology
- Member Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance
Fellowships
- University of California, San Francisco 2009
- pediatric rheumatology, University of California 2006
- University of California Medical Center, San Francisco/Parnassus, Pediatric Rheumatology 2009
Dr. Megan L. Curran M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 2300 N Childrens Plz
2300 N Childrens Plz -Chicago, IL 60614Get Direction
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Nearest Hospitals
ADVOCATE ILLINOIS MASONIC MEDICAL CENTERl
836 WEST WELLINGTON AVENUE CHICAGO IL 60657PRESENCE SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL - CHICAGOl
2900 NORTH LAKE SHORE DRIVE CHICAGO IL 60657DHHS USPHS INDIAN HEALTH SERVICESl
EXIT #102 OFF I-40 1/2 MILE SOUTH SAN FIDEL NM 87049UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO HOSPITAL AUTHORITYl
12605 EAST 16TH AVENUE AURORA CO 80045