About
Dr. Caitlin Sgarlat is a pediatric rheumatologist and osteopathic physician whose training spans four institutions across the country. She attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed her Pediatric Residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University, and then pursued a Fellowship in Pediatric Rheumatology at Tufts University in Boston. She later completed a Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona.
Dr. Sgarlat returned to Syracuse in 2011 and spent over a decade in pediatric rheumatology and integrative care. She served as Division Head of Rheumatology and Integrative Medicine at Upstate and founded the Pediatric Integrative Medicine Center at Golisano Children's Hospital, where she built a thriving auricular acupuncture program. She holds certification in auricular acupuncture and currently trains in Functional Medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine. She is a passionate advocate for holistic therapies in pediatric care and deeply involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Outside the clinic, she enjoys hiking, skiing, running, and yoga.
Education & Training
Medical School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Pediatrics, SUNY Upstate Medical University
Fellowship
Pediatric Rheumatology, Tufts University; Integrative Medicine, University of Arizona
Additional Training
Division Head of Rheumatology and Integrative Medicine at Upstate; Founded Pediatric Integrative Medicine Center at Golisano Children's Hospital; Currently training in Functional Medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sgarlat right for?
Dr. Sgarlat is an excellent fit for children, tweens, and college-aged patients dealing with complex or hard-to-diagnose conditions. Patients with PANS/PANDAS, post-infectious conditions, Lyme disease, autoimmune disease, or pediatric pain and anxiety benefit from her integrative rheumatology background. Families seeking a physician who combines conventional pediatric expertise with holistic therapies will find her approach valuable. She works especially well with young patients navigating digestive issues, including IBS and IBD, alongside other chronic concerns.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sgarlat specializes in caring for children, tweens, and college-aged patients with complex chronic conditions. Her focus includes PANS/PANDAS, post-infectious illnesses, Lyme disease, autoimmune disease, pediatric pain, anxiety, depression, IBS, and IBD. She takes a holistic view of each patient's health.
Dr. Sgarlat is a pediatric rheumatologist who trained at SUNY Upstate Medical University for her residency and completed a Fellowship in Pediatric Rheumatology at Tufts University. She also holds certification in auricular acupuncture and continues her training in Functional Medicine through the Institute for Functional Medicine.
Auricular acupuncture uses specific points on the ear to support pain relief, anxiety reduction, and overall wellness. Dr. Sgarlat holds certification in this technique and built a thriving auricular acupuncture program during her time at Golisano Children's Hospital. She offers this service at Willow Health.
Yes. PANS and PANDAS are a core focus for Dr. Sgarlat. She approaches these post-infectious neuroimmune conditions with both conventional and integrative tools, drawing on her background in pediatric rheumatology and her ongoing functional medicine training.
Dr. Sgarlat earned her degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then completed a Pediatric Residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University, a Fellowship in Pediatric Rheumatology at Tufts University, and a Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. She also founded the Pediatric Integrative Medicine Center at Golisano Children's Hospital.
Yes. Dr. Sgarlat integrates holistic therapies, including auricular acupuncture and nutrition-focused strategies, alongside conventional rheumatology care. She served as Division Head of Rheumatology and Integrative Medicine at Upstate and has spent her career advocating for this combined approach.
Dr. Sgarlat treats post-infectious conditions, including Lyme disease, through a functional and integrative lens. She evaluates immune system function, inflammation, and systemic factors that contribute to ongoing symptoms and creates individualized plans for recovery.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026