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First-Time Infusion Tips

February 9, 2022

One of the many things we do here at Pediatric Rheumatology Consultants are infusions for children and adolescents most often to treat an autoimmune disorder to help them achieve a more comfortable quality of life. Another important thing that we do is try to put smiles on their faces  and ensure that their time with

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Dr. Ruy Carrasco Named Austin Monthly Top Doctor for Second Year in a Row

January 7, 2022

Our new year is off to an excellent start as we congratulate Dr. Ruy Carrasco on his recognition as one of Austin Monthly magazine’s “Top Doctors” for Pediatric Rheumatology.  Dr. Carrasco often refers to the young patients who he treats as superheroes. But we think he wears a cape right alongside them.  He is extremely

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6 Facts You May not Know About Psoriatic Arthritis 

December 17, 2021

Perhaps you’ve heard of psoriatic arthritis before but are unsure about what it refers to. Is it psoriasis? Is it arthritis? Is it more of one than the other? Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that board-certified pediatric rheumatologist Dr. Ruy Carassco and our staff treat frequently in children and teenagers here at Pediatric Rheumatology

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Filed Under: Autoimmune Disorders, Juvenile Arthritis Tagged With: Dr. Ruy Carrasco, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Juvenile Psoriatic Arthritis, Pediatric Rheumatologist, Psoriatic Arthritis

Dr. Ruy Carrasco Recognized as Texas Monthly SuperDoctor for 2021

December 3, 2021

Pediatric Rheumatology Consultants is honored to announce that our very own Dr. Ruy Carrasco was named again as a Texas Monthly “SuperDoctor” for 2021.  Dr. Carrasco was recognized in the rheumatology category, and is still one of very few board-certified pediatric rheumatologists in Central Texas.  The care that Dr. Carrasco shows when treating his young

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COVID-19 Vaccine for Kids with Autoimmune Disorders

December 3, 2021

Many of our patient families have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for their children with autoimmune or autoinflammatory conditions. Board-certified pediatric rheumatologist, Dr. Ruy Carrasco and Shelby Brooks, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC, have compiled the most frequently asked questions from families and addressed them here. These are unusual times and there is little we can say with 100% certainty.

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Nurse Profile: Shelby Brooks

October 29, 2021

Although Shelby Brooks, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC, is a relatively new member to our practice, she has been no less integral to our PRC staff and patient families in her short time.  Nor is she a novice around clinics and the field of rheumatology. She herself was diagnosed with JIA  at the tender age of two,

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Filed Under: General Tagged With: JIA, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Rheumatology, Shelby Brooks

Easing Your Child’s Fear of Injections

September 14, 2021

Shots, jabs, pokes, or injections–whatever your child calls them, kids (and even most adults) are never too keen about getting them.  But in the worlds of our brave and young patients who we treat at Pediatric Rheumatology Consultants — like Sarah-Beth — shots are often a part of their daily routine. Our amazing nursing staff

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Meet Nursing Team Member Amanda Ortiz

July 1, 2021

Amanda Ortiz, LVN, has been with Pediatric Rheumatology Consultants since the beginning. We’re talking from day one. She’s a member of our excellent nursing team who supports Dr. Ruy Carrasco and cares for the young patients and their families who  make frequent visits to our clinic and infusion centers.  We could not do what we

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Dr. Ruy Carrasco Named as One of Austin’s ‘Top Docs for Kids’

April 19, 2021

Our very own Dr. Ruy Carrasco has recently been named one of the “Top Docs for Kids” in the April issue of Austin Monthly. He is one of just two physicians recognized in the Pediatric Rheumatology category.  We are not surprised though — Dr. Carrasco is known as one of the most experienced board-certified pediatric

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