Rheumatology

Emily Von Scheven, M.D.

Professor, Pediatrics

Dr. Emily von Scheven is a pediatric rheumatologist with a special interest in the long-term health of children with chronic illness. She cares for children with all rheumatic conditions, including lupus. At UCSF, she serves as division chief for pediatric rheumatology and is founder and director of the Child and Adolescent Chronic Illness Center.Von Scheven's research examines childhood lupus and other rheumatic diseases. Von Scheven earned her medical degree from Pennsylvania State University.

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Credentials

Education & Training

Medical School: Pennsylvania State University (MD, 1989)
Residency: Medicine Children's National Medical Center (1992)
Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (1995)
Graduate: Rheumatology UCSF (MS, 2004)

Years in Practice

35+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2002-2026 (25 years)
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Rheumatology

Conditions & Treatments

Ankylosing SpondylitisGoutLupusPsoriatic ArthritisRheumatoid ArthritisSclerodermaSjogren Syndrome

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Stanford Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
UCSF Medical Center
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Scheven treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Scheven accept ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc. insurance?

Emily Von Scheven's public profile lists ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc., Aetna, and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 9 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Scheven practice?

Emily Von Scheven practices in San Francisco, CA with hospital affiliations including Stanford Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, and UCSF Medical Center.

What does Dr. Scheven specialize in?

Emily Von Scheven is a board-certified rheumatology specialist with focus areas in Clinical Rheumatology.

How long has Dr. Scheven been practicing?

Emily Von Scheven has 37+ years of clinical experience in rheumatology.

What is Dr. Scheven's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Pennsylvania State University (MD, 1989); Residency: Medicine Children's National Medical Center (1992); Fellowship: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (1995).