Melissa E Elder MD PhD
Professor and Chief, Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology at University FL
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1600 Sw Archer RdGainesville, FL 32610
Phone+1 352-294-5252
Fax+1 352-294-8068
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Summary
- Melissa Elder, MD, is a pediatric rheumatologist based in Gainesville, FL. She completed her fellowship in Pediatric Rheumatology at the University of California, San Francisco, after earning her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completing her pediatrics residency at Johns Hopkins University. Additionally, she holds a PhD in Immunology from the University of Florida. Dr. Elder has authored several publications on topics related to pediatric vasculitis and autoimmune conditions in prestigious journals like Arthritis & Rheumatology and The Journal of Clinical Investigation. Her involvement in clinical trials includes studies on juvenile idiopathic arthritis and pediatric vasculitis. She has received the honor of Top Doctor from Castle Connolly multiple times and is recognized as a Fellow by the American College of Rheumatology.
Education & Training
University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Pediatric Rheumatology, 1989 - 1992
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 1986 - 1989
University of Florida College of MedicineClass of 1986
University of FloridaPhD, Immunology , 1978 - 1982
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 1989 - Present
FL State Medical License 2003 - 2027
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Rheumatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014-2018
- Fellow (FACR) American College of Rheumatology
Clinical Trials
- Observational Study for Subjects With Pompe Disease Undergoing Immune Modulation Therapies Start of enrollment: 2008 Oct 01
- Pediatric Vasculitis Initiative Start of enrollment: 2013 Jan 01
- Preventing Extension of Oligoarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis JIA (Limit-JIA) Start of enrollment: 2019 Oct 29
Roles: Contact
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsEvaluating Renal Disease in Pediatric-Onset Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis: Disease Course, Outcomes, and Predictors of Outcome.Kirandeep K Toor, Audrea Chen, David A Cabral, Cherry Mammen, Else S Bosman
Arthritis & Rheumatology. 2025-05-01 - 4 citationsComparing Rituximab and Cyclophosphamide in Induction Therapy for Childhood-Onset Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibody-Associated Vasculitis: An ARChiVe Registry Cohor...Samuel J Gagne, Vidya Sivaraman, Else S Bosman, Brett Klamer, Kimberly A Morishita
Arthritis Care & Research. 2025-04-01 - Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis Involving the Spine, Sternum, and Lower Extremities: A Case Report.Khanh Huynh, Lane McLendon, Leandra Woolnough, Melissa E Elder
Pediatrics. 2024-10-01
Press Mentions
Doctor with Lupus Models Hope & Resilience for Her PatientsOctober 16th, 2025
Grant Support
- Defective T Cell Signaling In Patients With SCIDNational Center For Research Resources1998–2002
- Defective B Cell Signaling In Patients With HypogammaglobulinemiaNational Center For Research Resources1998–2002
- SYK In T Cell Activation And Development Of AutoimmunityNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1999–2000
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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