Jana Lynn Wheeler, DNP, MSN

Dr. Mileka Gilbert is a pediatric rheumatologist who sees children with joint pain, arthritis, lupus, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, vasculitis, periodic fever syndrome, and fibromyalgia. She has expertise in performing steroid joint injections. She is also very interested in lupus research. Dr. Gilbert attended medical school at the University of North Carolina and also obtained a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology. She completed pediatric training at the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. Dr. Gilbert joined the MUSC team in 2015 after completing fellowship training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. She enjoys working with children and families to provide the best care for her patients.

Dr. Anthony Hlavacek is a doctor who takes care of children with heart problems. Some of these patients are born with abnormally developed hearts, while others develop heart problems later in childhood. He sees patients in our outpatient clinics and our pediatric cardiology acute care unit in the Children's Hospital. In addition, he performs pediatric echocardiography, cardiac CT, cardiac MRI, and fetal echocardiography. He is originally from Missouri, but went to college at Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. He then went to Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas for medical school. He completed a residency in pediatrics at Texas Children's Hospital before coming to the Medical University of South Carolina for a fellowship in pediatric cardiology. He has advanced training in cardiac imaging and also completed a Masters in Clinical Research. He is well-respected expert in cardiac imaging and cardiac anatomy, and had been invited to speak at regional, national, and international conferences about these topics. He has authored over 80 peer-reviewed scientific articles, 11 book chapters, and co-authored a textbook.

Emily Vara, DO is a highly-rated pediatric rheumatologist based in Okatie, SC, specializing in the treatment of children with rheumatic conditions. With a focus on providing exceptional care, Dr. Vara is known for her expertise and compassionate approach, ensuring the well-being of her young patients. As part of MUSC Children's Health, Dr. Vara offers her services at multiple locations, including the Okatie Medical Pavilion and the R. Keith Summey Medical Pavilion in North Charleston. With a commitment to excellence, she strives to improve the lives of children with rheumatologic disorders through personalized treatment plans and ongoing support.Generated from the website