Scleroderma Diagnosis Experts World U.S.

Systemic Sclerosis Program

University of Utah, Division of Rheumatology

✔ Treats Adults, All Types

Overview

This center is led by Dr. Tracy M. Frech, who is devoted to scleroderma and they also have a team of scleroderma lung specialists. They treat adults with any type of scleroderma, including localized (morphea, linear, en coup) and (limited or diffuse) systemic sclerosis.

Scleroderma often takes many years to diagnose because of insidious onset, vague initial symptoms, and low physician and public awareness. It is typically diagnosed and treated by rheumatologists, but because it is a rare and very complex disease, there are only a few dozen scleroderma specialists in the United States. Expert care can be crucial for proper screening, diagnosis, patient education, clinical trials, and treatment. (Also see: What is Scleroderma?, Diagnosis of Scleroderma and Scleroderma Expert Directory)

Contact Information

Division of Rheumatology
University of Utah
50 N Medical Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84132

Appointment Phone Number

1-801-581-7724

Web Page

University of Utah Systemic Sclerosis Program.

University of Utah Healthcare.

Scleroderma Experts

Although there may be other doctors in this clinic or division, these are the only ones listed specifically as scleroderma experts by the center as of our last update.

Physician, Degree

Tracy M. Frech, MD, MS

Types of Scleroderma Treated: All

This center treats adults with any type of scleroderma, including localized (morphea, linear, en coup) and (limited or diffuse) systemic sclerosis. (Also see Difficult Diagnosis and Types of Scleroderma)

Ages Treated? Adults Only

This center/doctor reports that they are only able to treat adult scleroderma patients (age 18 or over).

Insurance

The University of Utah Healthcare probably takes most insurances, but may not take Aetna or United Health Care. Call for more information. Please verify insurance coverage.

Affiliations

Dr. Frech is devoted to scleroderma and they also have a team of scleroderma lung specialists.

This center is a member of the Scleroderma Clinical Trials Consortium (SCTC), which means that they participate in SCTC peer-reviewed international clinical trials for scleroderma.

Last Review, Update or News Posting

07/21/2018: Page information verified by VH, ISN Scleroderma Expert List Coordinator. No changes. SLE.

01/13/2018: Page information verified by VH, ISN Scleroderma Expert List Coordinator. No changes. JEF.

06/21/2017: Page information verified by VH, ISN Scleroderma Expert List Coordinator. No changes. SLE.

04/01/2016: Page information verified by VH, ISN Scleroderma Expert List Coordinator, and updated by Jo Frowde, ISN Assistant Webmaster. Overview added. Updated insurance details added. JEF

Featuring: University of Utah Systemic Sclerosis Program

University of Utah Systemic Sclerosis Program. This is a regional center of excellence, particularly for adults with systemic scleroderma lung involvement. ISN. Posted 11/14/2011.

11/14/11: Page published.

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