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Betty Hsiao, MD is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Department of Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology at Yale School of Medicine. She serves as Associate Program Director for Rheumatology and is a practicing rheumatologist at Yale Medicine with a specialized focus on treating cancer patients who develop rheumatologic side effects from immunotherapy.
Education:
- BS: Columbia University
- MD: Ross University School of Medicine
- Residency: Flushing Hospital Medical Center (2015)
- Rheumatology Fellowship: Yale University (2018)
- MHS: Yale University School of Medicine
Dr. Hsiao's research focuses on shared decision-making between patients and physicians, particularly examining how patients with rheumatoid arthritis make decisions when selecting medications after previous treatments become ineffective. Her clinical work emphasizes taking comprehensive medical histories to diagnose complex rheumatologic conditions, with special attention to patients who have undergone cancer treatments. She works closely with cancer care teams to ensure complementary treatment approaches that address both oncological and rheumatological needs.
Her publication record demonstrates a strong focus on improving patient-centered care in rheumatology, with particular attention to treatment decision-making processes for rheumatoid arthritis and optimizing infection screening protocols for patients starting biologic therapies. Her research combines clinical practice insights with patient perspectives to enhance treatment approaches.
Dr. Hsiao is actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows at Yale. She enjoys building long-term relationships with patients and navigating the challenges of finding appropriate treatments for complex cases. Her clinical practice locations include Yale Medicine Rheumatology (Orchard) in New Haven and Yale Rheumatology (North Haven).