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Victoria C. Hsiao, MD, PhD

Diabetes
Diabetes Parnassus
415-353-2350
Portrait of Victoria C. Hsiao
Portrait of Victoria C. Hsiao
ucsf logo

Victoria C. Hsiao, MD, PhD

Diabetes
Diabetes Parnassus
415-353-2350

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About me

Dr. Victoria Hsiao is an endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes care and management of lipid disorders, such as high blood cholesterol. She also cares for adult patients with other endocrine conditions. She believes that combining evidence-based medicine (thoughtful use of current research findings) with a patient-centered approach brings about the best possible outcomes, particularly with chronic conditions such as diabetes.

Hsiao's areas of special interest include improving the delivery of diabetes care and helping people with diabetes manage daily self-care. She has also studied how health management organization policy can help members control diabetes as well as the impact of high glucose levels after bone marrow transplantation.

Hsiao earned her medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. She also has a doctoral degree in neuropathology from Columbia University. While completing her doctorate, she studied the effects of a mutation found in patients with Alexander disease, a rare neurological disorder. She completed a residency in internal medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by a fellowship in metabolism, endocrinology and diabetes at the University of Michigan.

Hsiao is a member of the Endocrine Society and American Diabetes Association.

Education & training

Board certification

  • Endocrinology Diabetes & Metab, American Board of Internal Medicine

Fellowship

  • Endocrinology, University of Michigan Medical Center - Ann Arbor

Residency

  • Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine - GME

Internship

  • Internal Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine

Degree

  • MD, Columbia University, Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons

Academic title

  • Health Sciences Clinical Professor

My expertise

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    Reviews

    Average rating

    4.9
    4.9 out of 5 Stars
    175 ratings
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    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 17, 2026

      Dr Hsaio is my very favorite specialty provider. I'm very, very medically complicated and have had type 2 diabetes for over 40 years. She cares and explains until I truly understand what to do. My diabetes requires doing math all day.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      April 5, 2026

      Excellent doctor. Went over all my sugar level and discuss options. So knowledgeable and detailed.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 31, 2026

      Dr. Hsiao listens to my concerns and make adjustments to my medications

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      March 2, 2026

      Dr. Hsiao discussed my current regimen. I was going to start chemo so we discussed the potential changes to my insulin pump. Dr. Hsiao clearly explained options I had and how to implement changes in relationship to my glucose levels after chemo. With Dr. Hsiao's help I have been able to manage my diabetes and maintain an A1c of 6.5.

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      January 23, 2026

      Dr. Victoria Hsiao is awesome!!!!

    • 5 out of 5 Stars
      December 27, 2025

      Good

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