Rheumatology

Research

In collaboration with colleagues at the University of Arizona Arthritis Center, our research areas include innovative surgical techniques, use of new drug and other therapies, cost reduction for arthritis care, development of artificial joints, and major new treatments in rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, osteoarthritis, scleroderma, vasculitis and other related diseases.

Arthritis Center Research

Education

Medical students, residents and fellows work with our faculty alongside experts at Banner – University Medical Center, learning to provide excellent care to patients living with autoimmune diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.

Arthritis Center Education

Leadership

Interim Chief

Mathew Hutchinson, MD, FACC, FHRS

Interim Chief, Division of Rheumatology

Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology

Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology Program, Banner – University Medical Center Tucson

Vice Chair, Clinical Operations, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine – Tucson

520-626-8615

MathewHutchinson@shc.arizona.edu

Clinical Specialties

Cardiology

Electrophysiology

Complex Heart Rhythm Disorders

Atrial Fibrillation

Ventricular Tachycardia

Associate Chief

Ernest R. Vina, MD, MS

Associate Professor, Medicine - (Clinical Scholar Track)

Associate Chief, Division of Rheumatology

Program Director, Rheumatology Fellowship

520-626-6453

evina@arizona.edu