Dr. Joyce J Hsu MD
Rheumatologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Rheumatology
725 Welch Rd Palo Alto CA, 94304About
Dr. Joyce Hsu practices Pediatric Rheumatology in Palo Alto, CA. Pediatric rheumatologists treat child patients who suffer from pain in the musculoskeletal system, have symptoms of arthritis, or an autoimmune disorder. Dr. Hsu evaluates and treats a variety of joint, muscle, and bone disorders; including autoimmune disorders, such as lupus, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, Kawasaki disease, post-infectious arthritis, chronic vasculitis, and inflammatory disorders of the muscle, eye, or other organs. Dr. Hsu also is trained in the evaluation of prolonged fever, unexplained complaints of chronic musculoskeletal pain, weakness, poor appetite, fatigue, and/or loss of function or skills.
Education and Training
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1999
Washington Center / School of Medicine 1999
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1999
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Rheumatology
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- 2002
Provider Details
Awards
- American College of Rheumatology 2004-2007 ACR/ REF/ LRI Lupus Investigator Fellowship Award
Treatments
- Rheumatic Diseases
- Psoriasis
- Chronic Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Uveitis
- Lupus
- Scleroderma
- Pain
- Peripheral Artery Disease (pad)
- Osteomyelitis
- Dermatomyositis
Fellowships
- Stanford University Pediatric Rheumatology, Stanford, CA 2006
- Stanford University Pediatric Rheumatology CA 2006
Publications
- LUPUSEuropean ancestry decreases the risk of early onset, severe lupus nephritis in a single center2012
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