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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 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified. 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 and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Sandborg empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Lupus/SLE, and 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 as a 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

    What conditions does a Pediatric Rheumatologist like Dr. Sandborg typically treat?

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

    Please contact Dr. Sandborg's office directly to confirm care for your specific condition, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    What procedures does a Pediatric Rheumatologist like Dr. Sandborg typically perform?

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

    Please contact Dr. Sandborg's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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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    Department Of Pediatrics A085

    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

    , 2014

    Secondary alysis of APPLE study suggests atorvastatin may reduce atherosclerosis progression

    , 2014

    Shrinking Lung Syndrome as a Manifestation of Pleuritis

    , 2013

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

    , 2013

    A New Era in the Treatment of Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

    , 2012

    Correlation alyses of clinical and molecular findings identify candidate biological pathways

    , 2012

    Algorithm development for corticosteroid magement

    , 2012

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

    , 2012

    Use of atorvastatin in systemic lupus erythematosus in children and adolescents

    , 2012

    The Childhood Arthritis & Rheumatology Research Alliance Network Registry

    , 2011

    Implementing an Interoperable Persol Health Record in Pediatrics

    , 2011

    Plasma profiles in active systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis

    , 2010

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

    , 2010

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

    , 2010

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

    , 2010

    Decrease in Hospital

    , 2010

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

    , 2010

    Distribution of circulating cells

    , 2010

    Premature Atherosclerosis in Pediatric Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

    , 2009

    Consensus development of a corticosteroid

    , 2008

    Clinical laboratory markers of cardiovascular risk in a pediatric SLE cohort

    , 2008

    Adalimumab with or without methotrexate in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

    , 2008

    Therapy Insight: cardiovascular disease in pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus

    , 2008

    Reduced levels of FasL and apoptosis resistance in SJIA monocytes

    , 2008

    Predictors of increased carotid intima media thickness

    , 2007

    Distinct molecular and cellular aspects of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis

    , 2007

    Magement of dyslipidemia in children and adolescents with systemic lupus erythematosus

    , 2007

    Availability of pediatric rheumatology training in United States pediatric residencies.

    , 2006

    Rafting the ethical rapids.

    , 2006

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

    , 2006

    Systemic hyalinosis: A distinctive early childhood

    , 2006

    Neuropsychiatric manifestations in pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus

    , 2006

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

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

    , 2006

    Differential expression of immune parameters in systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis

    , 2006

    History of infection before the onset of juvenile dermatomyositis

    , 2005

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

    , 2005

    Dyslipoproteinemia and premature atherosclerosis in pediatric systemic lupus erythematosus.

    , 2004

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

    , 2004

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

    , 2004

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

    , 2004

    Access to pediatric rheumatology care in the United States

    , 2003

    Novel therapies in pediatric rheumatic diseases

    , 2003

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

    , 2002

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

    , 2002

    Expression of autoimmunity in the transition from childhood to adulthood

    , 2002

    Type 1 diabetes mellitus

    , 2002

    Systemic lupus erythematosus and antiphospholipid syndrome in children and adolescents

    , 2001

    Development of systemic lupus erythematosus following autologous bone marrow transplant

    , 2001

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

    , 2000

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

    , 1999

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

    , 1998

    Childhood systemic lupus erythematosus and neotal lupus syndrome.

    , 1998

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

    , 1996

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

    , 1995

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

    , 1994

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

    , 1994

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

    , 1991

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

    , 1990

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

    , 1989

    CHANGES IN CIRCULATING MONOCYTES IN PATIENTS WITH PROGRESSIVE SYSTEMIC-SCLEROSIS

    , 1987

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

    , 1987

    INCREASED PRODUCTION OF AN INTERLEUKIN-1

    , 1986

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

    , 1986

    LOSS OF EPIDERMAL LANGERHANS CELLS AND ENDOTHELIAL-CELL HLA

    , 1986

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

    , 1986

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

    , 1985

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

    , 1984

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

    , 1980

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

    , 1977

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

    , 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.

    What does a Pediatric Rheumatologist do?

    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.

    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

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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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