Fatma Dedeoglu

Fatma Dedeoglu, MD is an Attending Physician in the Rheumatology Program at Boston Children's Hospital and an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. With over 35 years of medical experience since graduating from Istanbul School of Medicine in 1986, she has established herself as a leading expert in pediatric rheumatology specializing in autoinflammatory diseases.

Education:

• Istanbul School of Medicine (MD, 1986)
• Monmouth Medical Center (Residency, 1999)
• Boston Children's Hospital (Fellowship, 2003)

Dr. Dedeoglu's research focuses on autoinflammatory diseases, particularly periodic fever syndromes and juvenile localized scleroderma. Her work spans multiple areas including the development of classification criteria for pediatric chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis, studying sex differences in juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and investigating novel treatments like anifrolumab for dermatomyositis. She has made significant contributions to understanding the immunological mechanisms behind conditions such as macrophage activation syndrome and Kawasaki disease.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong emphasis on quantitative disease assessment methods, particularly 3D imaging for craniofacial morphea, and biomarker discovery for differential diagnosis of pediatric inflammatory conditions. Her research bridges clinical practice with immunological investigation, with particular attention to interferon pathways and cytokine signatures in autoinflammatory disorders.

As a board-certified specialist in pediatric rheumatology by the American Board of Pediatrics, Dr. Dedeoglu provides clinical care across multiple Boston Children's Hospital locations including Boston, Lexington, and Waltham. She is fluent in both English and Turkish, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population. Her clinical practice focuses on juvenile arthritis and vasculitis, with special expertise in complex autoinflammatory conditions affecting children.