Rheumatology

Palo Alto Mary L. Johnson Pediatric Ambulatory Care Center Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic 730 Welch Road, 2nd Floor Palo Alto, CA 94304   Mondays, 1 pm-5 pm Thursdays, 9 am-5 pm Fridays, 9 am-12 pm	Los Gatos Specialty Center South Bay 14777 Los Gatos Boulevard Los Gatos, CA 95032   Wednesdays, 1 pm-5 pm
Phone: (650) 723-3877 Fax: (650) 736-4344

 

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Services Overview

The Rheumatology Clinic at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital 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 diagnosis, treatment, education and rehabilitation planning. 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 and Postdocs

• Imelda Balboni, MD, PhD
• Reuven Bromberg, MD
• Johanna Chang, MD
• Michal Cidon, MD
• Jennifer Frankovich, MD
• Joyce Hsu, MD
• Tzielan Lee, MD
• Geraldina Lionetti, MD
• Tova Ronis, MD
• Christy Sandborg, MD - Service Chief
• Nina Washington, MD, MPH

Resources

• American College of Rheumatology
• The Arthritis Foundation
• Childhood Arthritis & Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA)
• LPCH.org Health Library
• Lupus Foundation of America
• The Myositis Association
• National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
• Scleroderma Foundation