Message from the Chief

We strive to provide outstanding care for patients with immune-mediated and rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, systemic sclerosis, poly- and dermatomyositis, vasculitis, gout, and osteoarthritis.  Our Division’s clinicians are at the forefront of integrating pioneering, disease-related research into clinical practice, to provide world-class care to our patients.

Enabled by Stanford’s strengths in immunology, genetics, and translational sciences, our Division’s physician-scientists and investigators are world leaders in advancing the field’s understanding of how protective immunity goes awry and turns into damaging autoimmunity.  

We are committed to recruiting and mentoring the next generation of clinical and translational investigators in the rheumatic diseases. Access to Stanford’s scientific community and resources provides an unparalleled environment to perform high-impact translational research to advance the field of rheumatology.

We invite you to learn more about our Division’s Research, Education and Clinical care.

William Robinson, MD, PhD
James W. Raitt, MD Professor of Medicine
Division Chief
Division of Immunology and Rheumatology