Joseph Shieh, MD, PhD

Medical geneticist

Dr. Joseph Shieh specializes in evaluating complex medical problems of unknown cause as well as inherited disorders. He focuses on rare diseases and syndromes that have components of common disorders, including birth defects, heart disease and brain disorders. He is experienced in providing personalized care to children, adults and families.

As a member of the UCSF Institute for Human Genetics, Shieh combines state-of-the-art technology with discovery-based research to decipher how genetics impacts health. His overarching goal is to bring patients the best possible outcomes by emphasizing diagnostic precision, preventive medicine and comprehensive care.

Shieh completed his undergraduate studies at Stanford University. He earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where he also received his doctoral degree. He completed his residency in pediatrics at Seattle Children's Hospital, an affiliate of the University of Washington. After completing a fellowship in medical genetics at Stanford University, he joined UCSF.

Shieh is a member of the American Society of Human Genetics. His work has received support from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, which is part of the National Institutes of Health.

HHT Center of Excellence
1825 Fourth St., Fifth Floor, 5A
San Francisco, CA 94158
Phone: (415) 353-8867
Fax: (415) 353-3158

Medical Genetics and Genomics Clinic
1825 Fourth St., Sixth Floor
San Francisco, CA 94158
Phone: (415) 476-2757
Fax: (415) 476-9305