Dr. Olcay Y Jones MD, PHD, Rheumatologist (Pediatric)
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Dr. Olcay Y Jones MD, PHD

Rheumatologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Rheumatology

8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE BETHESDA MD, 20889

About

Dr. Olcay Y Jones is a Pediatric Rheumatologist practicing at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda MD. She diagnoses and treats autoimmune, autoinflammatory and immune dysregulatory illneeses affecting children. These include juvenile arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, sarcoid, vasculitis (Kawasaki disease, HSP, WG, and others) and periodic fever sydromes. She is specialized in diagnosing complex and preplexing cases and tailored treatment using combination immunosuppresives, chemotherapy and biological response modifiers. She is the co-founder of GW Myositis center since 2007 where she is affiliated as a volunteer faculty. She is an Associate Professor of USUHS and George Washington University. She is also a credentialed clinician at NIH/NIAID. She is a PhD in Immunology and engaged in international collaborations and telemedicine. She conducts research in  cell based therapies for autoimmune diseases.

 

Board Certification

Pediatric Rheumatology (Pediatrics)

Provider Details

Female English, Turkish

Areas of expertise and specialization

CHILDHOOD AUTOIMMUNE, AUTOINFLAMMATORY AND IMMUNE DYSREGULATORY ILLNESSESBIOLOGICAL RESPONSE MODIFIERS

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • CHIEF PEDIATRIC RHEUMATOLOGY WRNMMC 2007 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Rheumatology  

Areas of research

Stem Cells for treatment of autoimmune diseases

Dr. Olcay Y Jones MD, PHD's Practice location

WALTER REED NATIONAL MILITARY MEDICAL CENTER

8901 ROCKVILLE PIKE -
BETHESDA, MD 20889
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New patients: 301-295-4959
https://www.wrnmmc.capmed.mil

Practice At Walter Reed Army Medical Center 6900 Georgia Avenue, Nw

Walter Reed Army Medical Center 6900 Georgia Avenue, Nw -
Washington, DC 20307
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New patients: 202-782-6107
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Get to know Pediatric Rheumatologist Dr. Olcay Jones, who serves the Washington DC metro area at her private practice and at Walter Reed Military Medical Center. Dr. Jones attended medical school at the Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine and then continued her studies with a residency in pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Then, Dr. Jones conducted a Fellowship at the University of Chicago in pediatric rheumatology. Board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in pediatric rheumatology, Dr. Jones holds a medical license in the state of Maryland. In addition to her medical practice, Dr. Jones works as an Associate Professor with George Washington University where she is able to train the next generation of medical professionals. Dr. Jones’ medical practice focuses on serving children with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, using regimens involving immune modulators, biological response modifiers and combination treatments. Additionally, Dr. Jones has conducted stem cell research on lupus mice model for protocol development to achieve remission, tissue repair and regeneration. To further the field, Dr. Jones has contributed her research findings to prestigious medical journals and has been published in The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation as well as Pediatric Focus. Dr. Jones stays up-to-date on developments in the field as a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology. A rheumatologist is an internist or pediatrician who received further training in the diagnosis (detection) and treatment of musculoskeletal disease and systemic autoimmune conditions commonly referred to as rheumatic diseases. These diseases can affect the joints, muscles, and bones causing pain, swelling, stiffness, and deformity. Dr. Jones has been interviewed in major publications due to her knowledge and expertise in the field. She has worked hard to ensure that her young patients and their families are the recipients of the most up-to-date, effective treatments possible.

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