Meet Behavioral & Developmental Pediatrician Joy Eberhardt, MD, FAAP

Hi! I’m Dr. Joy.

My full name is Joy Eberhardt De Master (yes, two last names). Professionally, I go by Joy Eberhardt, MD, FAAP (the FAAP means I’m board certified in pediatrics).

I completed my pediatric residency in 2009 and was board certified that same year. I worked in primary care for 4 years before realizing my heart lay in specialty care. In 2013, I transitioned to child maltreatment assessments with Kaiser Permanente. Along the way, I became a veteran expert witness in court testimony and learned the skill of medical reviews.

In 2018, I knew I would be transitioning to developmental and behavioral pediatrics. Finding experienced mentorship has been key to my transition to this field of work. Additionally, my work in an eating disorder outpatient program has added to my knowledge of neurodiversity and medication management of mood and behavioral differences.

In 2021, I had the opportunity to share office space with two well established clinicians. This nudge encouraged me to leave my employed position and open my own practice called Orchid Pediatrics.

I’ve studied integrative medical modalities since medical school and worked with the founder of pediatric integrative medicine, Kathi Kemper, MD, during my time at the American Academy of Pediatrics.

I speak fluent Spanish and am certified to use it as a physician (though I admit my English is dominant). I’m also bicultural having grown up between the US and Mexico. I value diversity, equity and inclusion. Partnership with families is key.

My practice style can be summed up by this quote: “Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Just walk beside me.” –Albert Camus (1913-1960)