Yukiko Kimura, MD

Pediatric Rheumatology

Accepting new patients

HMH-Pediatric Rheumatology-Hackensack

30 Prospect Avenue Hackensack, NJ 07601-1914

Phone

551-996-5306

Yukiko Kimura, M.D., is the division chief and a board-certified pediatric rheumatologist. In addition to clinical care of children, teens and young adults with arthritis, lupus, vasculitis, dermatomyositis and other diseases, she has a special interest in clinical research. She is a national leader of a research network called CARRA (Childhood Arthritis & Rheumatology Research Alliance), which spans over 150 pediatric rheumatology centers across the U.S. and Canada. Dr. Kimura has led the development of the CARRA registry of pediatric rheumatic diseases which has enrolled >10,000 patients and is leading national research studies which are advancing scientific knowledge and improving outcomes in children with rheumatic diseases. She has a clinical and research focus in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), especially a type called systemic JIA.

Philosophy of Care

I have been an ardent advocate for patient participation and engagement in all aspects of each patient's care. My view is that the patient and family should always be at the center and the focus of every treatment and care decision that is made. Our division has always made a concerted effort to involve the patient and family in shared decision making. We are excited that we will be launching a new and innovative initiative that will create a clinical dashboard for each and every patient we take care of. It will be a huge step forward in allowing patients to understand their disease, treatment choices and their personal patient journey.