Clinic Leadership
Emily von Scheven, MD, MAS
Medical Director
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Dr. Emily von Scheven is a pediatric rheumatologist with a special interest in the long-term health and wellbeing of children growing up with chronic medical conditions. She takes a life-course perspective to health because many important adult outcomes have their origins in childhood. Dr von Scheven has worked at UCSF since 1995 and is the 2020 Recipient of the UCSF Health Exceptional Physician Award. Together with patients, Dr von Scheven and her team are developing new approaches to caring for children growing up with chronic medical conditions. We welcome your thoughts and suggestions.
Clinic Practitioners
Sydney Gressel, MSN, CPNP-AC
Wellness Guide Nurse Practitioner
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Sydney Gressel is a pediatric nurse practitioner who takes a holistic approach to help patients with chronic illnesses achieve greater wellness and life balance. Sydney empowers patients with coping skills and stress reduction techniques to foster resiliency and improve quality of life. She received her bachelor's degree in Buddhism from Naropa University, followed by a second bachelor’s in nursing from Samuel Merritt University, and subsequently completed her master's degree at UCSF to become a Nurse Practitioner. Sydney lives in San Francisco with her two daughters and has been working at UCSF since 2018.
Gina Kossler is a social worker who helps pediatric patients, and their families navigate life with a chronic disease. She works to eliminate barriers to care while focusing on family strengths, and to cope with the emotions and stress associated with acute and chronic illnesses. Gina received her bachelor's degree in social work from the University of North Carolina followed by her master's degree in social work from San Jose State University with a concentration in mental health. She is a recipient of the UCSF Pride Award and is a member of Bay Area Social Workers in Health Care. Gina has been working at UCSF since 2001.