Rheumatology | Affiliated since 2003
Telehealth Provider
Hawaii Pacific Health Medical Group
Hawaii Health Partners
This physician is a member of Hawaii Health Partners, the state’s first Accountable Care Organization, whose participating physicians are committed to working together to provide high quality, efficient care to patients.
Hospital / Clinic Affiliations
Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children
Pali Momi Medical Center
Straub Medical Center
Wilcox Medical Center
Education & Training
Medical School:
University of the Philippines College of Medicine
Residency:
University of Illinois at Chicago - Internal Medicine
Foreign Languages:
Tagalog
Professional Credentials
Certifications:
Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
Fellowships:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Adult Rheumatology
BIOGRAPHY & INTERESTS
Biography
Dr. Alberto Santos-Ocampo joined Straub in 2003. He is originally from the Philippines. He graduated with degrees in Biology, summa cum laude, and Doctor of Medicine, both from the University of the Philippines. He specializes in lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, spondyloarthropathies, vasculitis, crystal arthritis and other inflammatory joint diseases. Dr. Santos-Ocampo does not manage fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome.
Professional Interests
He is current Head of the Rheumatology department and is involved with teaching rheumatology to University of Hawaii Family Medicine residents. He also gives talks at medical conferences and lay meetings.
AWARDS, MEMBERSHIPS & ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Awards:
Straub Medical Center Excellence in Research and Education Award 2007.
Listed in Honolulu Magazine's Best Doctors since 2010.
Memberships:
Philippine Medical Association of Hawaii, Hawaii Rheumatology Society
Academic Appointments:
Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Hawaii JABSOM
ARTICLES & PUBLICATIONS
Santos-Ocampo AS. New onset systemic lupus erythematosus in a transgender man: Possible role of feminizing sex hormones. J Clin Rheumatol 2007; 13(1): 29-30. »
Santos-Ocampo AS, Santos-Ocampo RS. Non-contrast CT-guided Intra-articular corticosteroid injections of severe bilateral hip arthritis in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2003; 21(2): 239-240. »
Santos-Ocampo AS. Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection of a tophaceous pseudogout nodule (letter / reply). J Rheumatol 2003; 30(3): 638. »
Santos-Ocampo AS, Tupasi TE, Villanueva F, Roxas FKA, Ramos CP. Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection of a tophaceous pseudogout nodule. J Rheumatol 2002; 29(5): 1093-6. »
Bitanga ES, Baroque A, Santos-Ocampo AS, Guevarra AY, Querijero MB, Chua C. Safety, tolerability, and efficacy of gabapentin in neuropathic pain: Results of a post-marketing surveillance study in 1214 Filipino Patients with Neuropathic Pain. Neurol J SEA 2002; 7: 25-34. »