Overview
Aaron Carrel, MD, is a UW Health Kids pediatric endocrinologist. He also serves as a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes.Dr. Carrel diagnoses and treats children with a wide range of hormone conditions such as obesity, diabetes, growth disorders, thyroid problems and puberty issues. His special clinical interests include childhood growth disorders and obesity.During initial visits, Dr. Carrel enjoys talking with his patients and families and getting to know them. He listens to their concerns, explains their conditions in plain language and outlines their treatment options.Dr. Carrel finds it rewarding to care for children as they grow older. He works to help his patients manage their conditions and feel good about themselves. In many cases, he teaches children how to increase their fitness levels to improve their overall health and well-being.When not providing direct patient care, Dr. Carrel researches children’s cardiovascular fitness and their risk for insulin resistance and diabetes.During his free time, Dr. Carrel enjoys running, walking, gardening and reading.I help children feel good about themselves. I teach them to be active and keep their bodies as strong and healthy as possible.
Dr. Carrel is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Obesity, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
Dr. Carrel is board certified in Pediatric Endocrinology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 41 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
5249 E Terrace Dr, Madison, WI 53718
621 Science Dr, Madison, WI 53711
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Carrel has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Dr. Steiner has a longstanding interest and expertise in biochemical genetic disorders, including those affecting bone metabolism. Steiner is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin and was awarded an MD from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (formerly UW Medical School), Madison, WI. He completed residency in pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and fellowship in medical genetics at the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital Regional Medical Center. Dr. Steiner is board certified in pediatrics, clinical genetics, and clinical biochemical genetics, and is a member of the faculty of the Division of Genetics and Metabolism.Dr. Steiner is an active pediatric genetics clinician, with particular interests in pediatric metabolic bone diseases, inherited metabolic diseases, lysosomal storage diseases, cholesterol disorders, and newborn screening. Dr. Steiner is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Smith-Lemli-Opitz Syndrome, Opitz G BBB Syndrome, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, and Maternal Hyperphenylalaninemia. Dr. Steiner is board certified in Clinical Biochemical Genetics, Clinical Genetics And Genomics, and Pediatrics.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Aaron Carrel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Aaron Carrel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Aaron Carrel by calling their office at 608-915-0460. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Aaron Carrel a top-rated expert for Obesity in Children?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Aaron Carrel is classified as an Advanced expert for Obesity in Children, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Aaron Carrel specialize in?
While Dr. Aaron Carrel is a Pediatric Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Congenital Hyperinsulinism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Aaron Carrel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Aaron Carrel has published 41 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity in Children. You can view a list of Dr. Aaron Carrel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Aaron Carrel accept my insurance?
Dr. Aaron Carrel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-915-0460 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Congenital HyperinsulinismDr. Carrel isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Hyperinsulinism.
- ObesityDr. Carrel isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Carrel isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Experienced
- Congenital HypothyroidismDr. Carrel isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hypothyroidism.
- Prader-Willi SyndromeDr. Carrel isExperienced. Learn about Prader-Willi Syndrome.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Carrel isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Carrel isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).