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Dr. Christy Sandborg, MD

Dr. Christy Sandborg, MD

Palo Alto, CA

42 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sandborg, Pediatric Rheumatologist in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Christy Sandborg, MD is a Pediatric Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology. Dr. Sandborg completed her residency at Children'S Hosp Of L A, Rheumatology; Children'S Hosp Of L A, Pediatrics. Dr. Sandborg is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sandborg’s office at (650) 497-8000.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Sandborg?

    Dr. Christy Sandborg, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Rheumatologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Sandborg empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Lupus/SLE, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Sandborg is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Sandborg go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Children's Hospital, Los Angeles, CA | Children's Hospital CA

    • Residency: Children'S Hosp Of L A, Rheumatology; Children'S Hosp Of L A, Pediatrics | Children's Hospital Of L A | Children's Hospital Los Angeles

    • Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca

    Is Dr. Sandborg board certified in Pediatric Rheumatologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christy Sandborg, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Dermatology , American Board of Pediatrics since 1984, American Board of Dermatology since 1992

    What languages does Dr. Sandborg speak?

    Dr. Sandborg and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    Which conditions does Dr. Sandborg treat as a Pediatric Rheumatologist?

    As a Pediatric Rheumatologist, conditions treated by a Dr. Christy Sandborg may include:

    Please contact Dr. Sandborg's office for more information or to schedule a consultation.

    Which procedures does Dr. Sandborg perform as a Pediatric Rheumatologist?

    As a Pediatric Rheumatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christy Sandborg may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sandborg's office.

    Does Dr. Sandborg accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Sandborg's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Sandborg's office located?

    Dr. Christy Sandborg's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 497-8000

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    Dr. Christy Sandborg's Practice 2

    300 Pasteur Dr # A85

    Stanford, CA 94305

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    Dr. Christy Sandborg's Practice 3

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Palo Alto, CA 94305

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    Recognitions

    Publications

    A167: variations in patterns of care across pediatric rheumatic diseases in the childhood arthritis

    Arthritis & rheumatology (Hoboken, N.J.), 2014

    Secondary alysis of APPLE study suggests atorvastatin may reduce atherosclerosis progression

    Anls of the rheumatic diseases, 2014

    Shrinking Lung Syndrome as a Manifestation of Pleuritis

    JOURL OF RHEUMATOLOGY, 2013

    An i2b2-based, generalizable, open source, self-scaling chronic disease registry

    JOURL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION, 2013

    A New Era in the Treatment of Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

    NEW ENGLAND JOURL OF MEDICINE, 2012

    Correlation alyses of clinical and molecular findings identify candidate biological pathways

    BMC MEDICINE, 2012

    Algorithm development for corticosteroid magement

    PEDIATRIC RHEUMATOLOGY, 2012

    European ancestry decreases the risk of early onset, severe lupus nephritis in a single center

    LUPUS, 2012

    Use of atorvastatin in systemic lupus erythematosus in children and adolescents

    ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM, 2012

    The Childhood Arthritis & Rheumatology Research Alliance Network Registry

    tter, M. D., Winsor, J. R., Fox, K. A., Ilowite, N. T., Mandl, K. D., , 2011

    Implementing an Interoperable Persol Health Record in Pediatrics

    Jourl of participatory medicine, 2011

    Plasma profiles in active systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis

    PROTEOMICS, 2010

    Behcet's disease and heart transplantation: A word of caution

    JOURL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION, 2010

    Living Profiles: Design of a health media platform for teens with special healthcare needs

    JOURL OF BIOMEDICAL INFORMATICS, 2010

    Laboratory markers of cardiovascular risk in pediatric SLE: the APPLE baseline cohort

    LUPUS, 2010

    Decrease in Hospital

    PEDIATRICS, 2010

    PEDIATRIC RHEUMATIC DISEASE Standards of care for JIA-the basic foundation for quality

    TURE REVIEWS RHEUMATOLOGY, 2010

    Distribution of circulating cells

    CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY, 2010

    Premature Atherosclerosis in Pediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

    ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM, 2009

    Consensus development of a corticosteroid

    Sandborg, C., Giannini, E. H., Feldman, B. M., GOTTLIEB, B., Grom, A.,, 2008

    Clinical laboratory markers of cardiovascular risk in a pediatric SLE cohort

    Ardoin, S., Schanberg, L., Bamhart, H., Yow, E., Mieszkalski, K., von , 2008

    Adalimumab with or without methotrexate in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

    NEW ENGLAND JOURL OF MEDICINE, 2008

    Therapy Insight: cardiovascular disease in pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus

    TURE CLINICAL PRACTICE RHEUMATOLOGY, 2008

    Reduced levels of FasL and apoptosis resistance in SJIA monocytes

    Srivastava, S., Macaubas, C., Lee, T., Sandborg, C., Mellins, E., 2008

    Predictors of increased carotid intima media thickness

    Schanberg, L. E., Sandborg, C., Ardoin, S. P., Mieszkalski, K. L., Yow, 2007

    Distinct molecular and cellular aspects of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis

    Macaubas, C., Nguyen, K., Pan, K., Lee, T., Deshpande, C., Sandborg, C, 2007

    Magement of dyslipidemia in children and adolescents with systemic lupus erythematosus

    LUPUS, 2007

    Availability of pediatric rheumatology training in United States pediatric residencies.

    Arthritis and rheumatism, 2006

    Rafting the ethical rapids.

    HEC forum : an interdiscipliry jourl on hospitals' ethical and legal i, 2006

    Candidate early predictors for progression to joint damage in systemic juvenile idiopathic

    JOURL OF RHEUMATOLOGY, 2006

    Systemic hyalinosis: A distinctive early childhood

    PEDIATRICS, 2006

    Neuropsychiatric manifestations in pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus

    JOURL OF RHEUMATOLOGY, 2006

    Summary of the 2005 annual research and education meeting of the Spondyloarthritis Research

    Ward, M. M., Bruckel, J., Colbert, R., Doedhar, A., Emerson, C., Gent,

    The future of rheumatology research: the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance.

    Current problems in pediatric and adolescent health care, 2006

    Differential expression of immune parameters in systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis

    Nguyen, K., Macaubas, C., Deshpande, C., Lee, T., Sandborg, C., Mellin, 2006

    History of infection before the onset of juvenile dermatomyositis

    ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATISM-ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH, 2005

    The first step: DR outside the hospital and the role of pediatric medical care providers

    AMERICAN JOURL OF BIOETHICS, 2005

    Dyslipoproteinemia and premature atherosclerosis in pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus.

    Current rheumatology reports, 2004

    Adolescent rheumatology transitiol care: steps to bringing health policy into practice

    RHEUMATOLOGY, 2004

    Frontal lobe seizures and uveitis associated with acute human parvovirus B19 infection

    JOURL OF CHILD NEUROLOGY, 2004

    Role of pediatric and internist rheumatologists in treating children with rheumatic diseases

    PEDIATRICS, 2004

    Access to pediatric rheumatology care in the United States

    ARTHRITIS & RHEUMATISM-ARTHRITIS CARE & RESEARCH, 2003

    Novel therapies in pediatric rheumatic diseases

    CURRENT OPINION IN PEDIATRICS, 2003

    Growth delay in systemic JRA: Interplay between steroid usage and disease severity

    Lee, T., Sandborg, C., Biederman, K., Mellins, E., 2002

    Magnetic resonce imaging in the diagnosis and follow up of Takayasu's arteritis in children

    ANLS OF THE RHEUMATIC DISEASES, 2002

    Expression of autoimmunity in the transition from childhood to adulthood

    JOURL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 2002

    Type 1 diabetes mellitus

    PEDIATRICS, 2002

    Systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid syndrome in children and adolescents

    CURRENT OPINION IN RHEUMATOLOGY, 2001

    Development of systemic lupus erythematosus following autologous bone marrow transplant

    JOURL OF RHEUMATOLOGY, 2001

    A randomized trial of methotrexate in newly diagnosed patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus

    CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY, 2000

    Position statement of the American college of rheumatology regarding referral of children

    ARTHRITIS CARE AND RESEARCH, 1999

    Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in a 15-year-old boy with scleroderma

    PEDIATRICS, 1998

    Childhood systemic lupus erythematosus and neotal lupus syndrome.

    Current opinion in rheumatology, 1998

    Decreased IL-4 production in new onset type I insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

    JOURL OF IMMUNOLOGY, 1996

    IL-4 EXPRESSION IN HUMAN T-CELLS IS SELECTIVELY INHIBITED BY IL-1-ALPHA AND IL-1-BETA

    JOURL OF IMMUNOLOGY, 1995

    HIV TYPE-1 INDUCTION OF INTERLEUKIN-1 AND INTERLEUKIN-6 PRODUCTION BY HUMAN THYMIC CELLS

    AIDS RESEARCH AND HUMAN RETROVIRUSES, 1994

    HIV-1 INFECTION OF MACROPHAGES PROMOTES LONG-TERM SURVIVAL AND SUSTAINED-RELEASE OF

    AIDS RESEARCH AND HUMAN RETROVIRUSES, 1994

    A TURALLY-OCCURRING 6-9-KILODALTON INTERLEUKIN-1

    JOURL OF IMMUNOTHERAPY, 1991

    INTERLEUKIN-1 AND A 7-KDA T-CELL INHIBITORY MONOKINE REFLECT DISEASE-ACTIVITY IN INFECTION WITH

    JOURL OF ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROMES AND HUMAN RETROVIROLOGY, 1990

    MODULATION OF IL-1-ALPHA, IL-1-BETA

    JOURL OF LEUKOCYTE BIOLOGY, 1989

    CHANGES IN CIRCULATING MONOCYTES IN PATIENTS WITH PROGRESSIVE SYSTEMIC-SCLEROSIS

    JOURL OF RHEUMATOLOGY, 1987

    INTERLEUKIN-1 INHIBITOR MASKS HIGH INTERLEUKIN-1 PRODUCTION IN ACQUIRED-IMMUNODEFICIENCY-SYNDROME

    CLINICAL IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNOPATHOLOGY, 1987

    INCREASED PRODUCTION OF AN INTERLEUKIN-1

    CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL IMMUNOLOGY, 1986

    SKIN, JOINT, AND PULMORY CHANGES IN TYPE-I DIABETES-MELLITUS

    AMERICAN JOURL OF DISEASES OF CHILDREN, 1986

    LOSS OF EPIDERMAL LANGERHANS CELLS AND ENDOTHELIAL-CELL HLA

    JOURL OF RHEUMATOLOGY, 1986

    STUDIES OF AN INTERLEUKIN-1 INHIBITOR - CHARACTERIZATION AND CLINICAL-SIGNIFICANCE

    CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL IMMUNOLOGY, 1986

    INTERLEUKIN-1 PRODUCTION BY MONONUCLEAR-CELLS FROM PATIENTS WITH SCLERODERMA

    CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL IMMUNOLOGY, 1985

    SCLERODERMA-LIKE CHANGES IN INSULIN-DEPENDENT DIABETES-MELLITUS - CLINICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL-STUDIES

    DIABETES CARE, 1984

    NEOTAL HYPER-TREMIA ASSOCIATED WITH ELEVATED SODIUM CONCENTRATION OF BREAST-MILK

    JOURL OF PEDIATRICS, 1980

    COMPETITION FOR HOST ESSENTIAL AND NONESSENTIAL FATTY-ACIDS BY EHRLICH ASCITES-CARCINOMA IN MICE

    CANCER RESEARCH, 1977

    BLOOD-SAMPLING TECHNIQUES FOR STUDYING RAPIDLY TURNING OVER METABOLIC FUELS IN MICE

    LIPIDS, 1976

    What is Dr. Sandborg's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Sandborg's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134276892.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sandborg?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sandborg

    What is Dr. Christy Sandborg's specialty?

    Dr. Sandborg is a Pediatric Rheumatologist near Palo Alto, CA. A pediatrician specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. A pediatric rheumatologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, and collagen diseases. Contact Dr. Sandborg to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christy Sandborg affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sandborg is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Rheumatologist?

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    Is Christy Sandborg accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Christy Sandborg is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christy Sandborg offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sandborg's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christy Sandborg?

    Please contact Dr. Sandborg's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christy Sandborg have?

    Dr. Christy Sandborg is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Dermatology.

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