What is Pediatric Endocrinology?
Pediatric Endocrinology is a specialized medical field that focuses on diagnosing and treating endocrine disorders in children and adolescents. An endocrine disorder is a condition that affects the body’s hormones or the way the body uses hormones. Endocrine disorders can cause a variety of symptoms, such as growth problems, delayed puberty, and problems with metabolism. Pediatric endocrinologists are experts in diagnosing and treating these disorders.
Conditions We Treat
At NJ Craniofacial Center, our team of pediatric endocrinologists specializes in diagnosing and treating a variety of endocrine disorders in children. Common conditions we treat include:
Pediatric endocrinology disorders including:
• Congenital hypothyroidism
• Autoimmune Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
• Graves’ disease
• Early and delayed disorders of puberty
• Short stature and growth issues related to Turner syndrome, Noonan syndrome, Prader Willi syndrome, SHOX syndrome, and Klinefelter syndrome
• Vitamin D, calcium, phosphorous, and bone disorders, including nutritional and hypophosphatemic forms of rickets
• Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Lipid disorders, such as genetic forms of hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia
• Endocrine causes and complications of obesity, including insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and pre-diabetes
• Disorders of the pituitary gland
• Endocrine disorders secondary to childhood cancer treatment
• Types 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus, with use of state-of-the-art pumps and CGM sensors, as well as rare MODY forms of diabetes
Diagnosis & Treatment Options
At the Pediatric Endocrinology Center at NJ Craniofacial Center, we use the latest diagnostic testing and treatments to provide the best possible care for our patients. We offer a variety of diagnostic tests to determine the cause of endocrine disorders, including blood tests, X-rays, ultrasounds, and genetic testing. We also provide a range of treatment options, such as medications, lifestyle modifications, and hormone replacement therapy.
Contact Us for an Appointment
If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment with our Pediatric Endocrinology Center at NJ Craniofacial Center, please contact us. Our team is here to answer any questions you may have and provide the best possible care for your child.
