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Pediatric Specialty Center
500 West Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
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  • Pediatric Specialty Center
    500 West Putnam Avenue
    Greenwich, CT 06830
  • NHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at Long Wharf
    1 Long Wharf Drive
    New Haven, CT 06511
  • YNHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at WP2
    Yale New Haven Hospital - West Pavilion
    1 Park Street
    New Haven, CT 06510

Kathleen Jo Corbin, MD, MHS

Pediatrics, Pediatric Rheumatology
Patient type treated
Child
Accepting new patients
Yes
Referral required
From patients or physicians
Board Certified in
Pediatrics and Pediatric Rheumatology

Biography

Kathleen Jo Corbin, MD, MHS, is a pediatric rheumatologist, who treats autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions. She recognizes that children and their families often need to ease into understanding certain diagnoses.

“Sometimes, we have to start with the nuts and bolts of what the immune system is and what autoimmunity is,” explains Dr. Corbin. “Our immune system is supposed to keep us healthy and fight off infections. But in autoimmune conditions, something goes wrong and instead of helping, our immune system causes problems in our body.”

Explaining the conditions she most commonly treats—including juvenile idiopathic arthritis and lupus—is the first step. Going over treatment options is the next. “People are sometimes fearful or hesitant about medications and what it means to have a chronic disease and long-term treatments, Dr. Corbin says. “I enjoy helping kids and families understand the condition, what it means and what their limitations may or may not be. Then, we try to help them continue to have a normal childhood and family life. They can still be normal kids even if they have to take medications and see doctors.”

Treatment advancements in the field of rheumatic diseases are continuing at an exciting speed, Dr. Corbin says. “We are still learning a lot about these conditions, and increasing treatment options that are more targeted,” she says. “This is key because being able to play and move is fundamental to a kid. Being able to give that ability back to children with arthritis or issues in their joints and muscles and letting them enjoy sports, dance or whatever activity it may be is incredibly rewarding.”

Dr. Corbin is an assistant professor of pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine.

Titles

  • Associate Professor of Pediatrics (General Pediatrics)

Education & Training

  • Fellow
    University of California, San Francisco (2016)
  • Resident
    University of California, San Francisco (2013)
  • MD
    Yale University School of Medicine (2010)
  • MHS
    Yale University School of Medicine (2010)

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Español (Spanish)

Additional Information

Locations
1
Pediatric Specialty Center
500 West Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
1 of 3
  • Pediatric Specialty Center
    500 West Putnam Avenue
    Greenwich, CT 06830
  • NHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at Long Wharf
    1 Long Wharf Drive
    New Haven, CT 06511
  • YNHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at WP2
    Yale New Haven Hospital - West Pavilion
    1 Park Street
    New Haven, CT 06510

Biography

Kathleen Jo Corbin, MD, MHS, is a pediatric rheumatologist, who treats autoimmune and musculoskeletal conditions. She recognizes that children and their families often need to ease into understanding certain diagnoses.

“Sometimes, we have to start with the nuts and bolts of what the immune system is and what autoimmunity is,” explains Dr. Corbin. “Our immune system is supposed to keep us healthy and fight off infections. But in autoimmune conditions, something goes wrong and instead of helping, our immune system causes problems in our body.”

Explaining the conditions she most commonly treats—including juvenile idiopathic arthritis and lupus—is the first step. Going over treatment options is the next. “People are sometimes fearful or hesitant about medications and what it means to have a chronic disease and long-term treatments, Dr. Corbin says. “I enjoy helping kids and families understand the condition, what it means and what their limitations may or may not be. Then, we try to help them continue to have a normal childhood and family life. They can still be normal kids even if they have to take medications and see doctors.”

Treatment advancements in the field of rheumatic diseases are continuing at an exciting speed, Dr. Corbin says. “We are still learning a lot about these conditions, and increasing treatment options that are more targeted,” she says. “This is key because being able to play and move is fundamental to a kid. Being able to give that ability back to children with arthritis or issues in their joints and muscles and letting them enjoy sports, dance or whatever activity it may be is incredibly rewarding.”

Dr. Corbin is an assistant professor of pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine.

Titles

  • Associate Professor of Pediatrics (General Pediatrics)

Education & Training

  • Fellow
    University of California, San Francisco (2016)
  • Resident
    University of California, San Francisco (2013)
  • MD
    Yale University School of Medicine (2010)
  • MHS
    Yale University School of Medicine (2010)

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Español (Spanish)

Additional Information

Locations
1
Pediatric Specialty Center
500 West Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
1 of 3
  • Pediatric Specialty Center
    500 West Putnam Avenue
    Greenwich, CT 06830
  • NHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at Long Wharf
    1 Long Wharf Drive
    New Haven, CT 06511
  • YNHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at WP2
    Yale New Haven Hospital - West Pavilion
    1 Park Street
    New Haven, CT 06510
1
Pediatric Specialty Center
500 West Putnam Avenue
Greenwich, CT 06830
1 of 3
  • Pediatric Specialty Center
    500 West Putnam Avenue
    Greenwich, CT 06830
  • NHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at Long Wharf
    1 Long Wharf Drive
    New Haven, CT 06511
  • YNHCH Pediatric Specialty Center at WP2
    Yale New Haven Hospital - West Pavilion
    1 Park Street
    New Haven, CT 06510