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Julisa Patel is a Professor at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, where she serves in the Department of Pediatrics, specializing in Allergy-Immunology and Rheumatology. She is actively engaged in medical education, clinical service, and research focused on pediatric inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.
Research Interests: Her work centers on pediatric rheumatology, particularly multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), Kawasaki disease, juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), and complex autoimmune presentations. She investigates real-world treatment outcomes and immune dysregulation in children.
Publication Trends: Her recent scholarly output reflects a strong focus on post-infectious inflammatory syndromes, especially MIS-C and its overlap with other autoimmune conditions. She contributes to both clinical case reporting and registry-based research, emphasizing translational insights into pediatric rheumatic diseases.
- Educational Rotation Experience of the Year – Pediatric Rheumatology (2021)
Service and Mentoring: Dr. Patel serves on the Pediatric Residency Admissions, MCG Admissions Committee, and multiple education and mentoring award selection committees. She is actively involved in professional service through CARRA and the Lupus Foundation of America – Georgia Chapter, where she serves on the Board. She also contributes to public outreach through community health initiatives and camps for children with chronic illness.
Teaching: She teaches courses such as PEDS 5043 (Pediatric Rheumatology), RPED 5002 (Pediatrics General), and pediatric research rotations, playing a key role in training future physicians.
