Elaine Flanagan, MD

Dr. Elaine Flanagan specializes in rheumatology, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions in children and adolescents. She earned her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Virginia Health System. With 17 years of experience in pediatric rheumatology, Dr. Flanagan brings extensive expertise to caring for young patients with complex rheumatic diseases. She is fluent in English.

Dr. Flanagan practices at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Rheumatology in Atlanta, Georgia, where she treats a range of challenging conditions. Her expertise includes managing chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis, a rare bone inflammation disorder that primarily affects children. She also provides specialized care for young patients with dermatomyositis, an inflammatory muscle disease, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis, the most common form of arthritis in children. Her …dedicated focus on pediatric rheumatology ensures that children receive age-appropriate care tailored to their unique developmental needs.