Our Team
The medical team at Pediatric Rheumatology Consultants is dedicated to providing expert care for children with rheumatic diseases and other autoimmune conditions. Our providers are especially skilled at helping young patients and their families. We invite you to discover more about our skilled, knowledgeable, and compassionate team members below.
Ruy Carrasco, MD
Board-Certified Pediatric Rheumatologist
Dr. Carrasco includes the whole family in each step of a patient’s care – from initial evaluation through treatment and beyond. It is an approach he learned while training at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, which has one of the country’s leading pediatric rheumatology programs in the world. Dr. Carrasco feels that when it comes to treating young patients with chronic diseases, it is important that his patients feel they have some control over their treatment plan.
Pro tip: “I often call mom and dad ‘the pilots.’ While my young patient gets to make a lot of decisions, he or she still has to check in with the pilot to make sure their care is going in the right direction.”
When not working: Dr. Carrasco says he still feels like a kid at heart. He loves watching movies and reading graphic novels. One of his favorite comic book heroes is Wolverine.
Quote: "Every one of my patients is a superhero. I love helping my patients and I learn so much from them."
Special Interests:
- Dermatomyositis
- Polymyositis
- Uveitis
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics: Pediatric Rheumatology
Education:
- Undergraduate: Baylor University, 1995
- Medical Education: University of New Mexico School of Medicine, 1999
- Internship & Residency: Pediatrics, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, 2002
- Fellowship: Pediatric Rheumatology, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), 2005
Sharanya Joginpalli, MD
Board-Eligible Pediatric Rheumatologist
Dr. Joginpalli recently joined the pediatric rheumatology practice after completing her rheumatology fellowship at Baylor/Texas Children's in Houston. She enjoys building close rapport and long-term relationships with her patients and families. She has learnt that practicing medicine with a holistic approach leads to better patient care outcomes. She is a strong proponent of pediatric physical and mental health, especially among children and adolescents with chronic diseases.
Special Interests:
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
- Childhood onset systemic lupus erythematosus
- Vasculitis (HSP and ANCA associated vasculitis)
- Periodic fever syndromes
Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
- Eligible for Pediatric Rheumatology Certifying Exam 2025
Education:
- Medical Education: M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore India, 2016
- Internship & Residency: Pediatrics, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2018-2021
- Fellowship: Pediatric Rheumatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Hospital, 2021-2024
When not working: "Living my best life!"
She enjoys time with her family and staying busy with her young son. She likes exploring different cuisines, traveling, scrapbooking and organizing just about anything!
Quote: "Each patient has their own life story, and I am honored and excited to be a part of it!"
Schedule your appointment with the medical team at Pediatric Rheumatology Consultants today by calling (512) 494-4000. You can also book an appointment now. We look forward to seeing you at one of our four locations in central Texas: central Austin (coming soon!), south Austin, Cedar Park, and San Antonio
