As a pediatrician specializing in genetics and metabolism, Rachel Lombardo, MD, evaluates and cares for children before and after birth. Her areas of expertise include skeletal dysplasia, fetal care, disorders of sexual development and congenital diarrheal disorders. The opportunity to work with an outstanding team committed to excellence in care before and after birth drew Dr. Lombardo to Phoenix Children's.

Dr. Lombardo's love and fascination with genetics started when she was a child. After earning her medical degree at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, she completed a dual residency in pediatrics and medical genetics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Cincinnati. Dr. Lombardo also completed additional coursework in diagnosing skeletal dysplasia at the University of Lausanne in Lausanne, Switzerland. She's certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics.

Knowing the importance of research to provide families hope through discoveries and advances in care, Dr. Lombardo has contributed to professional journals and has been an invited speaker at professional conferences and meetings.

Dr. Lombardo finds joy in helping families find answers to complex questions and sharing their medical journey with them. She's committed to serving families and their goals with excellent clinical care.

When she's not working, Dr. Lombardo enjoys spending as much time as possible photographing wildlife.