Nikita Goswami, MD

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Get to know Rheumatologist Dr. Nikita Goswami, who serves patients in Phoenix, Arizona.

A top professional in the field of pediatric rheumatology, Dr. Goswami welcomes patients at Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

To meet the needs of its growing community, Phoenix Children’s Hospital continues to expand, adding new top physicians, world-class programs and state-of-the-art facilities. Their mission is to provide hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families.

Throughout her academic career, Dr. Goswami graduated with her medical degree from the Ross University School of Medicine in 2013. She completed her residency in pediatrics at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in 2017, and her fellowship in pediatric rheumatology at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

Pediatric rheumatology is a specialized field of medicine that treats children who suffer from pain in the musculoskeletal system and autoimmune disorders, the majority of which cause inflammation. Pediatric rheumatologists evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions such as: autoimmune disorders, including juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, post-infectious arthritis, and chronic vasculitis; inflammatory disorders of the muscle, eye or other organs; unexplained chronic musculoskeletal pain, weakness, poor appetite, fatigue, and/or loss of function or skills; and unexplained symptoms such as a fever that won’t go away, anemia, rash, weight loss or joint swelling.

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