The PedSpace

The Benefits of Having a Pediatrician Partner in Your Practice

August 26, 2021 Palette Life Sciences Season 3 Episode 4
The PedSpace
The Benefits of Having a Pediatrician Partner in Your Practice
Show Notes

In this episode, Dr. Leslie Hsieh discusses benefits of the unique pediatrician and pediatric urologist working relationship within their clinic. This business model has increased collaboration between physicians and created an optimal environment for patient care.

 Dr. Leslie Hsieh is a board-certified pediatrician and works in the 2-B-Dry Program, where she treats children with bladder and bowel dysfunction.

Patients are seen for various conditions, including daytime wetting, nocturnal enuresis, urinary frequency, urinary urgency, giggle or stress incontinence, dysuria, post-void dribbling, recurring urinary tract infections and encopresis. Dr. Hsieh employs a variety of treatment modalities, including tibial nerve stimulation, urodynamics, EMG uroflowmetry, biofeedback, counseling and medications when needed.

Prior to working at Rady Children's, Dr. Hsieh practiced as a general pediatrician for eight years in San Diego and Washington, D.C. She earned her medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency and internship at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.