Dr. Stacey A. Beckford

Craig Alter is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Alter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rathke Cleft Cyst. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Sheehan Syndrome, and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).

Lourdes Aguayo is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Aguayo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rathke Cleft Cyst. Her top areas of expertise are Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, Hypogonadism, and Panhypopituitarism.

Philosophy of care | I believe patient care is a team effort and the family plays a very important role. As a pediatric endocrinologist, I help children who often need lifelong medical treatment. While the medical component of care is important, for it to be effective, the patient and family should be well aware of the disease and the treatment. This knowledge helps them incorporate aspects of care into their daily routine, enabling them to lead a normal life. It is always my priority to educate the patient and the family about their medical condition and treatment. | Why I entered medicine | I have always been interested in academics and had family role models as physicians. With their encouragement and my interest in caring for children, I decided to become a pediatrician. It is very gratifying to take care of children, from the newborn period to the teenage years, and to help parents take care of their child’s medical condition with comfort and confidence. | Community involvement | I have been a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Endocrine Society and Pediatric Endocrine Society. | Personal interests | In my free time I enjoy hiking, cooking, watching movies and spending time with family. Dr. Gopi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rathke Cleft Cyst. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).