Kali Chiriboga, DO, MBA

I'm an internal medicine-pediatrics rheumatology fellow dedicated to helping both children and adults navigate the complexities of autoimmune diseases. My approach centers on meeting patients and families where they are and working together to achieve shared goals and outcomes. I strive to be a source of happiness for our young patients and a place of safety for those who have faced long journeys before receiving their diagnosis.

My path to medicine began in Oregon, where I attended Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific – Northwest for medical school after completing my MBA and undergraduate studies at Oregon State University. My residency was in internal medicine and pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and Cincinnati Children's. It was during this journey that a close friend's difficult diagnosis of lupus nephritis opened my eyes to the intricate, life-altering nature of autoimmune conditions and the critical shortage of providers trained to treat them. Walking alongside her through that experience inspired my interest in rheumatology and ultimately ignited my passion for medicine as a whole.

Pediatrics drew me in because children bring so much light and joy to those around them, and I love incorporating play into our exams to turn potentially scary encounters into playful ones. Now, with my combined training in internal medicine and pediatrics, I'm passionate about creating continuity of care across the lifespan.

Outside of work, I love exploring flavors in the kitchen, running with my marathon training group, and getting lost in the rhythm of ballroom and salsa dancing. These passions keep me energized and grounded, just like my patients do.