The 20 Best Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency Doctors in Italy

Find the Top Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 297 doctor with experience in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency near Italy. Of these, 246 are Experienced, 37 are Advanced, 11 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    Elite in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Mohamad Maghnie
    Elite in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Mohamad Maghnie
    Genoa, IT 

    Mohamad Maghnie practices practicing medicine in Genoa, Italy. Mr. Maghnie is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypopituitarism, Hypopituitarism, Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus, Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Elite in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Marco Cappa
    Elite in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Marco Cappa
    Rome, IT 

    Marco Cappa practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. Cappa is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Addison's Disease, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Kidney Transplant.

    Elite in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Alessandro Ciresi
    Elite in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Alessandro Ciresi
    Palermo, IT 

    Alessandro Ciresi practices practicing medicine in Palermo, Italy. Mr. Ciresi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Hypopituitarism, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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    Distinguished in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Gianluca Tornese
    Distinguished in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Gianluca Tornese
    Trieste, IT 

    Gianluca Tornese practices practicing medicine in Trieste, Italy. Mr. Tornese is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Precocious Puberty, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Distinguished in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Sandro Loche
    Distinguished in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Sandro Loche
    Rome, IT 

    Sandro Loche practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Mr. Loche is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Hypopituitarism, Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Obesity in Children, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Distinguished in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Mariacarolina C. Salerno
    Distinguished in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Mariacarolina C. Salerno
    Naples, IT 

    Mariacarolina Salerno practices practicing medicine in Naples, Italy. Salerno is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. They are also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Distinguished in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Carla Giordano
    Distinguished in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Carla Giordano
    Rome, IT 

    Carla Giordano practices practicing medicine in Rome, Italy. Ms. Giordano is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Cushing's disease, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Splenectomy.

    Distinguished in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Natascia Di Iorgi
    Distinguished in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Natascia Di Iorgi
    Genoa, IT 

    Natascia Di Iorgi practices practicing medicine in Genoa, Italy. Di Iorgi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. They are also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus, Diabetes Insipidus (DI), Russell-Silver Dwarfism, Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Distinguished in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Mauro Bozzola
    Distinguished in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Mauro Bozzola
    Novara, IT 

    Mauro Bozzola practices practicing medicine in Novara, Italy. Mr. Bozzola is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Chickenpox, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Distinguished in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Stefano Stagi
    Distinguished in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Stefano Stagi
    Florence, IT 

    Stefano Stagi practices practicing medicine in Florence, Italy. Mr. Stagi is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Precocious Puberty, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Hypopituitarism, Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Distinguished in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Lorenzo Iughetti
    Distinguished in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Lorenzo Iughetti
    Modena, IT 

    Lorenzo Iughetti practices practicing medicine in Modena, Italy. Mr. Iughetti is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. He is also highly rated in 41 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prader-Willi Syndrome, Precocious Puberty, Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Hypothyroidism, and Adenoidectomy.

    Distinguished in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Anastasia Ibba
    Distinguished in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Anastasia Ibba
    Monserrato, IT 

    Anastasia Ibba practices practicing medicine in Monserrato, Italy. Ms. Ibba is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Obesity in Children, and Hypopituitarism.

    Distinguished in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Cristina Meazza
    Distinguished in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Cristina Meazza
    Milan, IT 

    Cristina Meazza practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Ms. Meazza is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteosarcoma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Distinguished in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Gianluca Tamaro
    Distinguished in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Gianluca Tamaro
    Trieste, IT 

    Gianluca Tamaro practices practicing medicine in Trieste, Italy. Mr. Tamaro is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), and Precocious Puberty.

    Advanced in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Gabriella C. Pozzobon
    Advanced in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Gabriella C. Pozzobon
    Milan, IT 

    Gabriella Pozzobon practices practicing medicine in Milan, Italy. Ms. Pozzobon is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Septo-Optic Dysplasia, Craniopharyngioma, Hypopituitarism, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Advanced in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Barbara Predieri
    Advanced in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Barbara Predieri
    Modena, IT 

    Barbara Predieri practices practicing medicine in Modena, Italy. Ms. Predieri is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Precocious Puberty, Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, and Hypothyroidism.

    Advanced in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Giorgio Sodero
    Advanced in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Giorgio Sodero
    Brindisi, IT 

    Giorgio Sodero practices practicing medicine in Brindisi, Italy. Mr. Sodero is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Precocious Puberty, Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), EEC Syndrome, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Advanced in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Giuseppa Patti
    Advanced in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Giuseppa Patti
    Genoa, IT 

    Giuseppa Patti practices practicing medicine in Genoa, Italy. Ms. Patti is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Russell-Silver Dwarfism, Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus, Familial Hypopituitarism, Diabetes Insipidus (DI), and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Advanced in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Flavia Prodam
    Advanced in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Flavia Prodam
    Novara, IT 

    Flavia Prodam practices practicing medicine in Novara, Italy. Ms. Prodam is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. She is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Hypopituitarism, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Advanced in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Alessandro Cattoni
    Advanced in Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency

    Alessandro Cattoni
    Monza, IT 

    Alessandro Cattoni practices practicing medicine in Monza, Italy. Mr. Cattoni is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is pediatric growth hormone deficiency?    

    Pediatric growth hormone deficiency (GHD) happens when a child’s body doesn’t make enough growth hormone. This hormone is important because it helps children grow taller and develop healthy muscles and bones. Without enough of it, kids might grow slower than other children their age. Growth hormone deficiency can be present from birth or develop later. It is considered a rare condition and can sometimes be linked to other health problems. While they may be smaller in size compared to their peers, with the right treatment and care, many kids with GHD can achieve typical growth patterns over time.  

    Which doctors treat pediatric growth hormone deficiency?  

    If a child has growth hormone deficiency, they will usually be treated by a pediatric endocrinologist. These doctors specialize in children’s hormone-related conditions, including growth problems. A pediatrician might notice the child’s slow growth and refer them to the endocrinologist for further testing and treatment. The endocrinologist will monitor the child’s growth and hormone levels to determine the best course of action. Other healthcare providers, such as a nutritionist or physical therapist, might be involved in the child’s care to ensure their overall health and development are on track. 

    How is pediatric growth hormone deficiency treated?  

    The main treatment for pediatric growth hormone deficiency is growth hormone therapy. This involves giving the child injections of synthetic growth hormone, which helps them grow at a normal rate. The injections are usually given daily by family at home and continue for several years until the child reaches their final height. Pediatricians can prescribe growth hormone, but it’s often a pediatric endocrinologist who manages the treatment. Doctors will carefully monitor the child’s growth progress and adjust the dosage as needed.  

    Does health insurance cover growth hormone therapy for kids?   

    In many cases, health insurance does cover growth hormone therapy for children, but it can depend on the specific plan. Insurance companies usually require detailed medical evidence, such as tests showing a child’s growth hormone deficiency. Sometimes, they might also need proof that other treatments haven’t worked. The child’s doctor will likely need to submit paperwork showing why growth hormone therapy is necessary. Even if insurance covers the treatment, there may still be out-of-pocket costs, like co-pays or deductibles, that families need to consider. 

    When should I see a Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency doctor in Italy?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency doctor in Italy?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency doctor in Italy?

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    How does MediFind rank Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency doctors in Italy?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency doctors in Italy?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency doctor in Italy?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency doctor in Italy?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency doctors in Italy?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

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