Find a PhysicianJoel S. Blumberg, M.D. : Pediatrics

Bio

Dr. Blumberg grew up in San Antonio, Texas. After completing undergraduate degrees in Psychology (BA) and Zoology (BS) at the University of Texas at Austin, he received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He then returned to his hometown to complete an internship and residency in General Pediatrics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Following this, he returned to Austin and has been in practice since 1992.
                  
After 11 years with a large, multi-specialty group, he joined North Austin Pediatrics, P.A. while working part-time as the Medical Director of the Children's Hospital of Austin. Now that his administrative duties have ended, he has returned to the full time practice of primary care Pediatrics. His practice is limited to infants, children, and adolescents, and he has a special interest in Nephrology (diseases of the kidneys).
 
In the past, Dr. Blumberg has served as Chief of Pediatrics at both Seton Northwest Hospital and St. David's Hospital. He volunteers on a regular basis at the Peoples' Community Clinic.
 
Dr. Blumberg is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is also a member of the Texas Medical Association and the Travis County Medical Society.
 
Dr. Blumberg is married and has three children.