Dacre Knight, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Dacre Knight is the Medical Director of the EDS & Hypermobility Disorders Center at the University of Virginia (UVA) in Charlottesville, where he also serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine. A board-certified internal medicine physician, Dr. Knight specializes in consultative and diagnostic medicine with a clinical focus on chronic disease, unresolved illness, and the coordinated care of patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS).
Dr. Knight leads the EDS Center at UVA with a mission to empower patients through personalized diagnostic evaluations and individualized treatment plans tailored to each person’s unique needs and health goals.
An active researcher and educator, Dr. Knight mentors medical students and residents, with diverse academic interests including the treatment of complex EDS cases and the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence to diagnostic medicine. Dr. Knight received the Pioneer in Clinical Care award from the Ehlers-Danlos Society for 2025.
Busting Common EDS & MCAS Myths with Dr. Dacre Knight (Ep 195)
In this "MythBusters" edition of the Bendy Bodies Podcast, Dr. Linda Bluestein and recurring co-host Dr. Dacre Knight tackle the persistent misconceptions surrounding Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS), hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD), and their frequent companions, Postural Orthostatic Tachycard…
Why Your MRI Looks “Normal” but You Still Have a CSF Leak with Dr. An…
Spinal cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) leaks are significantly more common in those with connective tissue disorders than many realize, yet patients often suffer for years before finding the right diagnosis.In this episode, neuroradiologist Dr. Andrew Callen joins Dr. Linda Bluestein and co-host …
Mast Cells to Microplastics with Dr. Anne Maitland and cohost Dr. Dac…
In this enlightening episode, Dr. Linda Bluestein and recurring co-host Dr. Dacre Knight sit down with nationally recognized expert Dr. Anne Maitland to explore a revolutionary perspective on allergic and immune-mediated disorders.Dr. Maitland unpacks the "Epithelial Barrier Hypothesis," expl…
Eyes Problems in EDS with Dr. Eric Singman and cohost Dr. Dacre Knigh…
In this highly requested follow-up, Dr. Linda Bluestein and recurring co-host Dr. Dacre Knight welcome back neuro-ophthalmologist Dr. Eric Singman to dive deeper into the complex intersection of the eyes, the brain, and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Dr. Singman shares a vital triage guide for navigat…
Why Doctors Miss EDS, POTS, and MCAS with Dr. Dacre Knight (Ep 184)
Why are people with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes, POTS, and mast cell disorders so frequently misdiagnosed, or dismissed entirely? In this episode of Bendy Bodies, Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by Dr. Dacre Knight, Medical Director of the UVA Health EDS and Hypermobility Disorders Center, for a wide-ran…
The Biggest Mistake in EDS Care and How to Fix It with Dr. Ina Stephe…
What would it look like if people with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome finally had a true medical home?In this episode of Bendy Bodies, Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by Dr. Ina Stephens and Dr. Dacre Knight to share the story behind the newly launched University of Virginia Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Center…