Lupus is an inflammatory and autoimmune disease where the body attacks healthy cells causing damage to itself.
The rheumatologist is the doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect the joints, muscles, tendons and bones.
A cardiologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the heart and blood vessels: the cardiovascular system.
The pulmonologist is a medical specialist in respiratory diseases.
The nephrologist a doctor specialized in the kidneys and their functions.
A doctor or family doctor is responsible for diagnosing and prescribing medical treatments to patients. The family doctor refers to patients where a specialist when a specific treatment is required.
A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in diseases of the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes.
The rheumatologist is the doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect the joints, muscles, tendons and bones.
Remember that for the proper selection of health professional that treats lupus you must consider the nature, severity and symptoms you are presenting.