Welcome to
Rheuma Paeds
Rheuma Paeds aims to provide comprehensive care to young patients.
Accurate diagnosis and early intervention are key to treating rheumatic disease in childhood and to minimise the risk of short- and long-term disability.
Dr Nurea A Yunis
Specialist Paediatrician | Paediatric Rheumatologist with special interest in immunology
MBChB, MMED, FC Paed, Cert Paed Rheum (SA)
About us
Dr Nurea Yunis is reputable pediatric and adolescent rheumatologist based in Cape Town, who specialises in treating autoimmune conditions such as arthritis, lupus, dermatomyositis, vasculitis, and other conditions such as hypermobility, chronic pain, recurrent fevers, and recurrent mouth ulcers.
She also has valuable expertise in diagnosing and treating primary immune deficiency conditions in young patients.
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She completed her training in Libya and South Africa. She holds MBChB from Libya, FCPaeds, Masters degree and Cert. Paediatric Rheumatology from South Africa. She also gained experience in paediatric immunology during her training at Tygerberg Hospital/Stellenbosch University.
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She is a member of various professional organisations including South African Rheumatism and Arthritis Association (SARAA), Paediatric Society of the African League Against Rheumatism (PAFLAR), and the Paediatric Rheumatology European Association (PReS).
Our services
Paediatrics
Our expertise is focussed on children and adolescents who present with rheumatologic problems such as joint pain and/or swelling; lower back pain; limping; muscle pain and weakness; and persistent inflammatory skin rash that does not respond to treatment. We also treat young patients with immunologic problems such as recurrent or persistent infections that are unusually severe and difficult to treat; recurrent abscesses; poor wound healing; and those children usually present with poor growth and failure to thrive.
Rheumatology
Dr Yunis provides highly specialised care for young patients with rheumatic diseases. She provides comprehensive evaluation with thorough history and examination to diagnose complex conditions that may present with subtle or overlapping symptoms. She takes the time to educate both the patient and their family about the disease, treatment options, and management strategies to empower them to be active participants in the care process.
Immunology
Dr Yunis has special interest in paediatric immunology. She provides care to young patients with primary immune deficiencies (PID) who are more prone to infections that are frequent, severe, or difficult to treat. Those children usually have failure to thrive, poor wound healing and some present with recurrent abscesses. For children with this condition, early identification and treatment are crucial to managing the condition and improving their outcomes.
The health of a child is the power of a nation
– Francis Luis Mora