Rheumatology



	-	Day Hospital



	-	Rheumatologists



	-	Pediatric Arthritis & Other Rheumatic Diseases

Clinics:	Mary L. Johnson Pediatric Ambulatory Care Center Medicine Specialties 730 Welch Road Palo Alto, CA 94304 Mondays, 1:30 pm-4:30 pm Thursdays, 9:00 am-11:30 am, 3:00 pm-5:30 pm Fridays, 9:00 am-11:30 am Specialty Center South Bay 14777 Los Gatos Boulevard Los Gatos, CA 95032 1st and 3rd Wednesdays
Appointments:	(650) 736-7642
Fax:	(650) 736-4344
Administrative Office:	(650) 723-8295
Mailing Address:	300 Pasteur Drive, Room G310 Stanford, CA 94305

Rheumatology Clinic

The Rheumatology Clinic at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (LPCH) takes a multidisciplinary approach to treating children with all forms of rheumatological disorders. Participation of physical and occupational therapists, social workers, and nurse specialists is included in the diagnosis, treatment, education, and rehabilitation planning for children with rheumatic diseases. Members of the pediatric rheumatology team also work closely with other subspecialty services in order to provide your child with the most comprehensive and thorough care possible.

The Rheumatology Clinic specializes in:

All forms of arthritis in children
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Dermatomyositis
Unclassified inflammatory disease of musculoskeletal system

Faculty

Staff

Francine Garcia, Patient Service Coordinator
(650) 723-8295
Jeanette Kennedy, RN, MS, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Michileen Oberst, LCSW, Social Worker
Barbara Marcum, RPT, Pediatric Physical Therapist

Fellows

Imelda Balboni, MD, PhD
Joyce Hsu, MD

Resources

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is located in Palo Alto, adjacent to Stanford University Hospital, approximately 20 miles north of San Jose, CA and 40 miles south of San Francisco.

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
725 Welch Road
Palo Alto, California 94304
(650) 497-8000