Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology
Division chair | About the division | Contact information
Faculty members | Clinical areas | Subsections
Research areas | Fellowship training programs
Other points of interest
Division chair
Lawrence B. Schwartz, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Schwartz received his M.D. and Ph.D. (Biochemistry) from Washington University, trained in Internal Medicine at Barnes Hospital and in Rheumatology, Allergy/Immunology and Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology at Brigham and Women's Hospital. His research focuses on human mast cells and basophils, is funded primarily by the NIH and has resulted in over 250 publications.
About the Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology
The clinical practice is mostly in the ambulatory care setting with approximately 8,000 patient visits annually in Rheumatology and 1,000 visits in Allergy and Immunology in the faculty practice offices located in the Ambulatory Care Center. The Stony Point clinic receives approximately 1,500 visits, while the McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center receives 2,200. Active in-hospital consultative practices in both subspecialties are provided at both VCU Medical Center and the McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Contact information
Division chair
Lawrence B. Schwartz, M.D., Ph.D.
P.O. Box 980263
Richmond, Virginia 23298-0263
Phone: (804) 828-9685
E-mail: lbschwar@vcu.edu
Administrator
Mary (Jamie) Robinette
1112 East Clay Street, McGuire Hall, Room 4-110
P.O. Box 980263
Richmond, Virginia 23298-0263
Phone: (804) 828-1941, (804)828-9686
Fax: (804) 828-0283
E-mail: mjrobinette@vcu.edu
Faculty members
Of the 14 faculty members, eleven are certified in Rheumatology, and three in both subspecialties. Three faculty members are among about 100 physicians nationwide who are certified in Clinical and Laboratory Immunology. Four faculty members are full time research investigators.
Clinical areas
An active program of clinical trials continuously tests new agents for the treatment of rheumatic and allergic diseases. The division also has a diagnostic immunology lab that performs special tests to assess mast cell disorders such as systemic anaphylaxis and systemic mastocytosis.
Subsections
The division has the responsibilities for patient care and teaching in two clinical subspecialties.
- Rheumatology: including rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases in both children and adults.
- Allergy and Immunology: including asthma, allergic and primary immunodeficiency diseases.
Research areas
Sponsored research includes programs in the microbiology of mast cells and the genetics of rheumatic diseases.
Fellowship training programs
The division offers two fellowship training programs leading to certification in rheumatology and in allergy and immunology.
Other points of interest
All are invited to the weekly Rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology Journal Club and Grand Rounds, which are held at noon and 1 p.m., respectively, on Fridays in the VCU Medical Center’s Learning Center from September through May.
2008/01/10
