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
Read MoreDr. Ruy Carrasco Named Austin Monthly Top Doctor for Second Year in a Row
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
Read More6 Facts You May not Know About Psoriatic Arthritis
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
Read MoreDr. Ruy Carrasco Recognized as Texas Monthly SuperDoctor for 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
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine for Kids with Autoimmune Disorders
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.
Read MoreNurse Profile: Shelby Brooks
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,
Read MoreEasing Your Child’s Fear of Injections
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
Read MoreMeet Nursing Team Member Amanda Ortiz
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
Read MoreDr. Ruy Carrasco Named as One of Austin’s ‘Top Docs for Kids’
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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