UPMC Sarcoidosis Clinic

The UPMC Multidisciplinary Sarcoidosis Clinic brings together a team of specialists who work closely to provide comprehensive, personalized care for this complex condition.

Whether you’re newly diagnosed, facing ongoing challenges, or experiencing complications – such as sarcoidosis-associated pulmonary hypertension – our experts have the knowledge and experience to guide you through every stage of your disorder.

Meet the Sarcoidosis Care Team at UPMC

Because sarcoidosis can affect multiple parts of the body, your care team may include:

Pulmonologists.
Cardiologists.
Dermatologists.
Gerontologist and herpetologist.
Neurologist.
Pathologists.
Ophthalmologists.
Radiologist.
Rheumatologists.
Other specialists, as needed.

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Sarcoidosis Services We Offer

Testing for sarcoidosis

A physician may suspect sarcoidosis based on your symptoms, medical history, and physical exam.

Confirming the diagnosis may involve:

Biopsies of affected tissues are examined for granulomas.
Blood tests to measure inflammation markers.
Eye exams, skin evaluations, and other specialized tests, depending on the organs involved.
Imaging tests (e.g., chest x-ray, CT scan) to identify lung granulomas.
Lung function tests are used to assess breathing and lung capacity.

Treatment for sarcoidosis

When treatment is needed for sarcoidosis, it may include:

Education on your condition.
Heart transplant.
Lifestyle adjustments, including a balanced diet and regular exercise, to support overall health.
Lung transplant.
Medications to reduce inflammation (e.g., corticosteroids, methotrexate, infliximab).
Pulmonary hypertension therapies.
Regular check-ups to monitor lung function, heart health, and other affected organs.

Sarcoidosis Registry and Research

Our clinic actively advances the understanding and treatment of sarcoidosis through research.

We maintain a dedicated sarcoidosis registry and biorepository, where patients can opt to have their information and samples securely stored. This effort helps researchers track the disease’s progression and explore new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

We also enroll patients in clinical trials, offering access to cutting-edge treatments and the latest therapies.

Why Choose UPMC?

The UPMC Multidisciplinary Sarcoidosis Clinic is committed to improving the health and quality of life of people living with sarcoidosis. Our specialized multidisciplinary approach makes all the difference.

The clinic brings together experts from many different fields – including pulmonology, cardiology, rheumatology, dermatology, ophthalmology, and others – who meet regularly to review cases. This team-centered approach ensures that patients receive the most effective, individualized care.

Collaboration among the various specialists provides access to a full range of knowledge and expertise in one place, all focused on you.

UPMC Multidisciplinary Sarcoidosis Clinic at the Simmons Center for Interstitial Lung Disease
Falk Medical Building
3601 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Phone: (412) 648-6161