The 20 Best Short Stature (Growth Disorders) Doctors Near Me in Elk Grove, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 63 doctor with experience in Short Stature (Growth Disorders) near Elk Grove, CA. Of these, 61 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
    Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)

    Pediatric Medical Center Of Sacramento

    9291 Laguna Springs Dr, Ste A, 
    Elk Grove, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Since 1997, I have been fulfilling my dream of taking care of children as a pediatrician in the Sacramento area. My philosophy is to work with parents and caregivers as a team to raise children in a healthy, safe, and caring environment. I also love to teach (got it from my mom who was a school teacher) which helps me in providing families practice advice they can relate to.My work starts at our home, raising five boys along with my husband. Each day is its own unique experience in our household. It is from these experiences that I acquire a better perspective of the personal and the professional, which brings true satisfaction to my spirit.Dr. Maulino completed premedical undergraduate studies at the University of California Davis (1984), graduated Cum Laude from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine & Surgery (1990) and trained at the Children's Hospital of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City in General Pediatrics (1996). She is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and currently on the active senior medical staff at Methodist Hospital, Mercy General Hospital, and Sutter Memorial Hospital; in Sacramento. She is the Medical Director of Sacramento Valley Pediatric since 2004.We strive to treat each and every patient as we would want our own children to be treated. Dr. Maulino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Van Der Woude Syndrome, Obesity in Children, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, and Small Patella Syndrome. Dr. Maulino is board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Maulino is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
    Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)

    Timberlake Pediatric Medical Group

    8118 Timberlake Way, Ste 230, 
    Sacramento, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Angelo Nazareno is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Nazareno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Nazareno is board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Nazareno is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
    Endocrinology
    Advanced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
    Endocrinology

    Primary & Specialty Care - Dignity Health Medical Plaza - Elk Grove, CA

    8220 Wymark Dr, Suite 200, 
    Elk Grove, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Why I Became a Medical Provider:  My decision to become a doctor was initially driven by values taught by my parents with a strong urge to help others.Personal Interests: Outdoor biking, cardio kick boxingA caring relationship and a compassion to understand the needs of my patients is paramount to everything I do. Dr. Ansari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). She is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Cancer, and Follicular Thyroid Cancer. Dr. Ansari is board certified in Internal Medicine (Sub: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Met. Dr. Ansari is currently accepting new patients.

    Are you looking for a specific type of Short Stature (Growth Disorders)?

    Common conditions include: Achondroplasia, Familial Short Stature (FSS), Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS)

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      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Endocrinology

      Regents Of The Univ. Of California

      9390 Big Horn Blvd, 
      Elk Grove, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Liliana Garcia is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Elk Grove, California. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperparathyroidism, Thyroid Storm, and Hyperthyroidism.

      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Endocrinology

      Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center

      6600 Bruceville Rd, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Lara Levin is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Levin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Thyroid Storm, and Hyperthyroidism.

      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Endocrinology

      Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center

      6600 Bruceville Rd, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (4.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joyce Leary is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Leary is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Graves Disease, Thyroid Storm, and Hyperthyroidism.

      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Radiology
      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Radiology

      South Sacramento Medical Center

      6600 Bruceville Road, 1st Floor, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (4.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Hon Woo is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Woo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). He is also highly rated in 39 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy, Cerebelloolivary Atrophy, Primary Familial Brain Calcification, and Bronchogenic Cyst. Dr. Woo is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Nurse Practitioner
      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Nurse Practitioner

      Primary & Specialty Care - Mercy Medical Group - Elk Grove, CA

      9394 Big Horn Blvd, 
      Elk Grove, CA 
       (1.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Personal Interests and Hobbies: Gardening, trying new recipes, hiking, and traveling.I aim to deliver patient-centered care with compassion to build a patient-provider relationship where we can work together to help meet your own health goals, improve health outcomes, and manage chronic conditions. Ms. Contreras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric, Sheehan Syndrome, and Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Ms. Contreras is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners Cert Bd (AANPCB). Ms. Contreras is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Nurse Practitioner
      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Nurse Practitioner

      UC Davis Medical Group

      8110 Laguna Blvd, 
      Elk Grove, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amber Ramage is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Elk Grove, California. Ms. Ramage is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Hypochondroplasia.

      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Family Medicine

      The Regents Of The Univ Of CA Constituti

      8110 Laguna Blvd, 
      Elk Grove, CA 
       (1.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Sarah Louie is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Elk Grove, California. Dr. Louie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). She is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Low Sodium Level, and Jaundice.

      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)

      Wellspace Health South Valley Community Health Ctr

      8233 E Stockton Blvd Ste D, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Francisco Aguirre is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Aguirre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Delayed Growth.

      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Pediatrics
      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Pediatrics

      Wellspace Health South Valley Community Health Ctr

      8233 E Stockton Blvd Ste D, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Karl Reiber is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Reiber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Giardia Infection, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)

      Jonathan Thygeson, MD, Inc

      755 University Ave, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (11.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Jonathan Thygeson is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Thygeson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Asthma in Children, Delayed Growth, and Jaundice. Dr. Thygeson is board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Thygeson is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)

      East Sacramento Pediatrics Medical Group

      5030 J St, Ste 301, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (11.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Mccrimons is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Mccrimons is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Dr. Mccrimons is board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Mccrimons is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Internal Medicine | Endocrinology
      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Internal Medicine | Endocrinology

      Primary & Specialty Care - Mercy Medical Group - Midtown Sacramento, CA

      3000 Q St, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (12.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Evidence-based preventive medicine. Dr. Richards is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperthyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Thyroid Storm. Dr. Richards is board certified in Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine (Sub: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Met. Dr. Richards is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Pediatric Radiology
      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Pediatric Radiology

      Sutter Imaging Sacramento

      3161 L Street, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (12.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Lewis Dudley is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Dudley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Angiomyoma. Dr. Dudley is board certified in Pediatric Radiology American Board Of Radiology , Certificate Of Added Qualification , and Pediatric Radiology. Dr. Dudley is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Pediatric Radiology
      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Pediatric Radiology

      Sutter Imaging Sacramento

      3161 L Street, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (12.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Daniel Ichel is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Ichel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Visceromegaly, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3, and Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1. Dr. Ichel is board certified in Pediatric Radiology - Board Certified. Dr. Ichel is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Endocrinology
      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Endocrinology
      2300 Bell Executive Lane, Virtual Only, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (12.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jyoti Chari is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Chari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Obesity in Children, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Thyroid Storm. Dr. Chari is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Advanced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)

      Mercy Hospice

      3400 Data Dr, 
      Rancho Cordova, CA 
       (12.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jeffrey Heffernon is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Rancho Cordova, California. Dr. Heffernon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tenosynovitis, Scoliosis, Retroversion of the Uterus, and Ascites.

      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)
      Experienced in Short Stature (Growth Disorders)

      Greater Sacramento Pediatrics Assoc Inc

      2345 El Camino Ave Ste A, 
      Sacramento, CA 
       (15.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Mehdi Arab is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Arab is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Short Stature (Growth Disorders). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Fetal Hydantoin Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Arab is board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Arab is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 04/28/2026

      What is short stature (growth disorder)? 

      A child has short stature (growth disorder) if their height is in the bottom 3% compared to most other kids their age, gender, and ethnicity. Proportionate short stature is when the child is short, but all body parts are in their usual proportions. In disproportionate short stature, the arms and legs may be short compared to the torso, or vice versa.  

      Not all kids with short stature have a growth disorder. Some are just naturally smaller. However, if a child’s height falls below the third percentile line on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention clinical growth chart, their pediatrician may recommend running tests to see if there’s something more going on. 

      What causes short stature?

      Short stature can happen for different reasons. Sometimes, it’s familial, which means being short runs in the family. There are also several genetic disorders, including achondroplasia, Down syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, Turner syndrome, and Noonan syndrome, that can lead to short stature.  

      Other times, it’s due to an underlying medical reason, such as not getting enough food to eat or not absorbing nutrients from food correctly. Chronic illnesses that put extra stress on the body, like congenital heart disease, kidney and lung problems, or digestive issues, can also affect growth. 

      Another cause is a lack of growth hormone, which is a special chemical made by the body that helps kids grow. If a child’s body doesn’t make enough of this hormone, they might not grow as tall as they should. When doctors can’t find a clear reason why a child is shorter, this is called idiopathic short stature. 

      Which doctors treat short stature?   

      A pediatrician is usually the first doctor to identify short stature and may refer families to other pediatric specialists to help address symptoms. For example, if short stature is due to nutritional deficiencies, the pediatrician may recommend the parents see a dietician for guidance. 

      If short stature is due to hormone problems, a pediatric endocrinologist is the doctor to see because they focus on diagnosing and treating hormone-related issues like growth hormone deficiency, early or delayed puberty, and thyroid problems. Pediatric endocrinologists are specially trained to understand how hormone issues affect children as they grow and develop.  

      How is short stature (growth disorder) treated? 

      First, doctors will use different tests and tools to figure out the root cause of the growth disorder. Sometimes, they use X-rays to look at the bones in the child’s hand and wrist, which can show how fast the bones are growing. They may also run blood tests to see if the child is making enough growth hormone or other important hormones that help the body grow. Once they figure out the cause of short stature, they can create a treatment plan to help the child grow and stay healthy. 

      Growth hormone therapy is the most common treatment for hormone-related growth disorder. This entails giving the child regular shots of synthetic growth hormone, usually once a day, over several years. During this time, doctors will closely watch the child’s growth to see if the treatment is working. They might measure the child’s height every few months and adjust the dose as needed. The goal is to help the child reach as close to their potential adult height as possible.