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title: "Dr. Jennifer Hsu | Pediatrician in Orinda, CA | Sutter Health"
description: "Dr. Jennifer Hsu, M.D., MPH, FAAP practices Pediatrics in Orinda, CA. Accepting new patients."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-jennifer-hsu-1046248349"
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# Jennifer Hsu, M.D., MPH, FAAP

## Pediatrics

-   Accepting new patients

[12 Camino EncinasFloor 2Orinda, CA 94563](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=12+Camino+Encinas+Orinda%2C+CA+94563+US)

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## About Dr. Hsu

Languages English, Mandarin (Fluent), and Spanish (Conversational)

Gender Female

Ages treated Children under 18

Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging

Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients

### Approach to care

One of the most fulfilling aspects of. Dr. Hsu's work is the longitudinal relationships she forms with children and their families, caring for patients from newborn through adulthood. She values building open and trusting relationships with families and partnering closely with parents to help them achieve their goals and make informed decisions. Her approach is centered on collaboration—working with parents to understand what each child needs and determining the best way to meet those needs in a manner tailored to the family. She is committed to providing the highest quality care by offering up-to-date, evidence-based, compassionate, and personalized care to every patient. Her goal is to help children live healthy, happy lives by addressing both physical and mental health. She strives to encourage and support parents through all the joyful and challenging stages of their child’s life and looks forward to partnering with families throughout the incredible journey of raising a child and helping each child thrive.

### Professional highlights

Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics.

### Outside of medicine

Outside of Medicine, Dr. Hsu is married and has a son. She enjoys being in nature, staying active, rock climbing, traveling, global medical missions, and spending time with family and friends.

## Education and training

**Medical school:** Mayo Medical School

**Residency:** Kaiser Permanente Medical Center

**Licensure and certification:** Pediatric Advanced Life Support

## Board certifications

-   Pediatrics

## Affiliations

### Hospitals

-   Alta Bates Summit Medical Center

### Medical groups

-   Sutter East Bay Medical Group

## Accepted insurance

Search plan or carrier name

**Aetna (20 plans)**

### Aetna

-   Aetna Choice POS II
    
-   Aetna Select EPO
    
-   Aetna Select Open Access
    
-   Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA)
    
-   Aetna Student Health Program
    
-   Aetna Value Network HMO (AVN)
    
-   Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA)
    
-   Health Fund POS
    
-   HMO
    
-   HMO Deductible Plans
    
-   Managed Choice POS
    
-   National Advantage Plan (NAP)
    
-   Open Access Elect Choice EPO
    
-   Open Access Managed Choice POS
    
-   Open Choice PPO
    
-   Quality Point of Service (QPOS)
    
-   Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select
    
-   Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II)
    
-   Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II)
    
-   Traditional Choice
    

**Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)**

### Anthem Blue Cross of California

-   Advantage HMO
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO)
    
-   Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care)
    
-   Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan)
    
-   Anthem High Performance Narrow Network
    
-   Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees
    
-   Behavioral Health Program
    
-   BlueCard
    
-   CareAdvocate PPO
    
-   Direct Access
    
-   Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO
    
-   GeoBlue
    
-   Indemnity
    
-   Managed Care Services
    
-   My Choice PPO
    
-   SmartSense
    

**Blue Shield of California (24 plans)**

### Blue Shield of California

-   Active Choice PPO
    
-   Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO
    
-   Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP)
    
-   Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network
    
-   Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan
    
-   Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:**
    -   PPO Benefit Level
-   Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group)
    
-   Blue Shield CalPERS EPO
    
-   Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage
    
-   Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group)
    
-   Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company
    
-   Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage
    
-   Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP)
    
-   Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO)
    
-   Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group)
    
-   Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group)
    
-   BlueCard Plan
    
-   Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:**
    -   FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers
-   Indemnity
    
-   PERS Platinum PPO
    
-   Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO)
    
-   UC Care PPO
    
-   University of California HealthSavings+
    
-   Vital Shield 900 Plans
    

**Cigna - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations (14 plans)**

### Cigna - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations

-   Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
    
-   Cigna Global Health Advantage (PPO)
    
-   Cigna International Plan
    
-   Cigna+Oscar Joint Venture Open Access Plus
    
-   Commercial HMO/POS
    
-   EPO Plan
    
-   Indemnity Plan
    
-   Joint Administration/ Payer Solutions
    
-   Network HMO/POS
    
-   Network Open Access (HMO)
    
-   Network Open Access (PPO)
    
-   Open Access Plus (PPO)
    
-   Point of Service Open Access (POS)
    
-   Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
    

Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit.

## Care locations

[Orinda Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/orinda-care-center-1043246882)

12 Camino Encinas

Floor 2

Orinda, CA 94563

[Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=12+Camino+Encinas+Orinda%2C+CA+94563+US)

[510-204-8166](tel:+15102048166)

510-506-7724

Sunday Closed

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday Closed

**View additional hours**

Sunday Closed

Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday Closed

## Areas of expertise

Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer.

**Clinical expertise**

### Procedures

-   Acne Treatment

### Conditions

-   Acne
-   Adolescent Health and Development
-   [Asthma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/asthma)
-   Breastfeeding

### Reasons for visit

-   Allergy management
-   Chronic disease management
-   Healthy Lifestyle
-   [Newborn Care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/newborn-and-baby-care)
-   Pediatric nutrition
-   Preventive Medicine
-   [Well Child Exam](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/well-child-care)

## Related services offered by Sutter

-   [Pediatric weight management program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-weight-management-program)

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