About Us

The mission of the UCSF Division of Pediatric Rheumatology is to provide expert quality care to children with rheumatic disorders and unspecified multi-system inflammatory conditions, to train future pediatric rheumatologists for careers in academic medicine, and to advance knowledge through the conduct of research. We offer daily out-patient clinic appointments at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco and Oakland, where patients are cared for by a multidisciplinary team in the subspecialty clinics. The clinical program is highly integrated with a rigorous fellowship training program and a multi-faceted research program.

Division Leadership

Emily von Scheven, MD, MAS
Division Chief of Pediatric Rheumatology 
 
Dr. von Scheven is a pediatric rheumatologist with a special interest in the long-term outcomes of children with chronic illness. Her long-term goal is to improve the care and outcomes of children with rheumatic diseases and other chronic conditions. Dr. von Scheven’s research is focused on defining and improving outcomes in pediatric-onset Lupus, preventing the long-term complications of chronic illness, and optimizing wellness.