Marci Macaraeg, MD
Pediatric Rheumatology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Pediatrics
Languages
- English
Provider Gender
FemaleAbout Marci Macaraeg and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
If your child is diagnosed with a rheumatic disease, my care philosophy is to work with you, the family, to get your life back to a new sense of normality. I understand that when a child is diagnosed with a chronic rheumatic disease, the diagnosis affects the entire family. It can be scary and mysterious, but I am here to help you adjust and conquer the disease. I believe that when it comes to health, an integrative and well-rounded approach is best. I hope to create lasting relationships with patients and their families, working together to meet your child’s health goals.
Specializing In
Pediatric Rheumatology, including:
-Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
-Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis and its subtypes
-Juvenile Dermatomyositis
-Other idiopathic inflammatory myopathies
-Macrophage Activation Syndrome
-Severe or refractory Kawasaki Disease
-Morphea/Scleroderma
-Vasculitis
-Idiopathic Uveitis
-IBD-related Arthritis
-Periodic Fever Syndromes
-Hypermobility
-Raynaud Phenomenon
Interests & Activities
My personal interests include cooking, baking, reading, and being active outdoors.
Research and Publications
Hospital Affiliations
Banner - University Medical Center Tucson
Banner - University Medical Center South
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Cincinnati Childrens Hospital, Pediatric Rheumatology, 2024
- Residency: Banner University Medical Center-Tucson, 2021
- Residency: University of Arizona College of Medicine, Pediatrics, 2020
- Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine, 2017
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 2020
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Locations
- Diamond Children's Multispecialty Services Clinic
- 535 North Wilmot Road, Suite 101, Tucson, AZ 85711
- phone: 520-694-5437
- fax: 520-874-7070
- Banner - University Medicine Pediatric Specialty Clinic
- 6261 North La Cholla Boulevard, Suite 131, Tucson, AZ 85741
- phone: 520-694-5437
- fax: 520-694-0487