25 of the Best Pediatric Endocrinologists Near Me
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Ingrid Libman, MD, PhD, is a pediatric endocrinologist and is certified in pediatric endocrinology by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is director of the Diabetes Program at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and is associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from the University of Rosario Medical School in Rosario, Argentina, her PhD from the Graduate School of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh, and completed her residency and fellowship at UPMC Children’s. Dr. Libman’s clinical interests include prediction, prevention, and management of diabetes mellitus in the pediatric population. She has authored or co-authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, presented extensively nationally and internationally, and is a member of the American Diabetes Association (past chair of the Diabetes in Youth Interest Group), the International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (current member of the ISPAD Advisory Council), and the Pediatric Endocrine Society. In her free time, Dr. Libman spends time with her family and enjoys travelling. Dr. Degordon is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Obesity in Children, Wilson Disease, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
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Peter Tebben is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Tebben is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Nephrocalcinosis, Hypercalcemia, Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Hypophosphatemia, and Parathyroidectomy.
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Joel Hirschhorn is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Hirschhorn is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), Diabetes Insipidus (DI), and Neurohypophyseal Diabetes Insipidus.
Children's National Hospital
Alison Boyce is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Boyce is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Osteitis Fibrosa, Fibrous Dysplasia, Mccune-Albright Syndrome, Nerve Decompression, and Splenectomy.
Children's Hospital Colorado
Kristen Nadeau is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Nadeau is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Obesity, Obesity in Children, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
Lynda Polgreen is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Orange, California. Dr. Polgreen is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome), and Osteotomy. Dr. Polgreen is currently accepting new patients.
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Rachel Gafni is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Gafni is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia, Osteomalacia, Osteitis Fibrosa, Malnutrition, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
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David Maahs is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Maahs is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Low Blood Sugar, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, and Wilson Disease.
Children's Hospital Colorado
Petter Bjornstad is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Bjornstad is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Wilson Disease, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.
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Philippe Backeljauw is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Backeljauw is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Turner Syndrome, Intersex, Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD), Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
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Ali Topaloglu is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Braintree, Massachusetts. Dr. Topaloglu is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, Hypogonadism, Isolated Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, and Kallmann Syndrome.
Seattle Children's Hospital
Catherine Pihoker is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Pihoker is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Diabetic Ketoacidosis, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
Children's Hospital Colorado
Philip Zeitler is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Dr. Zeitler is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Klinefelter Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypogonadism, and Congenital Hyperinsulinism.
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Deborah Merke is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Merke is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Intersex, Ovarian Overproduction of Androgens, Addison's Disease, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
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Marian Rewers is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Rewers is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Malabsorption, and Diabetic Nephropathy.
Texas Medical Center Wallace Tower Kidney Renal
Maria Redondo is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Redondo is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
Children's Hospital Colorado
Natalie Nokoff is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Nokoff is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Intersex, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), Turner Syndrome, Klinefelter Syndrome, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
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Steven Willi is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Willi is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Congenital Hyperinsulinism, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Pisit Pitukcheewanont is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Pitukcheewanont is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are X-Linked Hypophosphatemia, Malnutrition, Hypoparathyroidism-Intellectual Disability-Dysmorphism Syndrome, and Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency.
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Sonia Caprio is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in New Haven, Connecticut. Dr. Caprio is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Obesity, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
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Jack Yanovski is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Yanovski is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, and Prader-Willi Syndrome.
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Andrea Haqq is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Haqq is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Bardet-Biedl Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation.
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Christina Tatsi is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Tatsi is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cushing's disease, Cushing's syndrome, Gigantism, Pituitary Tumor, and Orchiectomy.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Alaina Vidmar is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Honolulu, Hawaii. Dr. Vidmar is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), and Sleeve Gastrectomy.
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Leena Nahata is a Pediatric Endocrinologist in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Nahata is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Turner Syndrome, Intersex, Hypogonadism, Klinefelter Syndrome, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
What is a pediatric endocrinologist?
A pediatric endocrinologist is a doctor who focuses on diagnosing and treating hormone-related issues in children. Hormones are released into the blood stream by endocrine glands to help different parts of the body communicate with each other. They act as chemical messengers that help control how we grow, how much energy we have, when we go through puberty, and even how our body handles stress. Hormone problems that affect children can be very different from those affecting adults. Therefore, a pediatric endocrinologist has completed special training to understand how hormones – and the glands that produce them – function at all stages of childhood into the teen years.
What are common endocrine disorders in children?
Children can have different types of endocrine disorders. One common disorder is type 1 or type 2 diabetes, where the body can’t properly use sugar, leading to blood sugar levels that get too high or too low. Another is growth disorders, where a child might grow much slower or faster than usual. Thyroid problems are also commonly treated by pediatric endocrinologists. The thyroid is a gland in the neck that controls how fast the body’s engines run. If it’s too active, it’s called hyperthyroidism; if it’s not active enough, it’s called hypothyroidism. Children can also have issues with puberty, either starting much earlier than expected, which is called precocious puberty, or much later, called delayed puberty.
What causes endocrine disorders?
Endocrine disorders can happen for different reasons. Some children inherit genes from their parents that make them more likely to have certain issues. Autoimmune diseases, where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells, can also cause hormone problems. Infections, injuries, or tumors can damage the glands that produce hormones, leading to an imbalance. For example, a tumor in the pituitary gland, which controls many other glands in the body, can affect growth and development. Sometimes, doctors don’t know exactly what causes an endocrine disorder, but they can still help manage symptoms.
What are the signs of hormone imbalance in children?
Signs of hormone imbalance in children will vary depending on which hormones are affected. One common sign is unusual growth patterns, like growing too tall for their age or experiencing delayed growth. Other signs include:
- Skin changes like severe acne or very dry skin
- Sudden weight gain or weight loss
- Feeling tired all the time, even after getting enough sleep
- Drinking a lot of water and needing to go to the bathroom more often
- Sudden mood swings, such as becoming anxious or sad without a clear reason
How are endocrine disorders treated in children?
The treatment for endocrine disorders in children depends on what type of disorder they have. For many hormone problems, doctors prescribe hormone replacement therapy. This means giving the child medicine that helps balance the hormones in their body. For example, if a child’s thyroid isn’t making enough hormones, they might need to take thyroid hormone pills. In cases of type 1 diabetes, children might need insulin shots or other medications to help control their blood sugar. Sometimes, lifestyle changes, like eating a healthier diet or getting more exercise, can help manage endocrine disorders. In more serious cases, surgery may be needed to remove a tumor or repair a gland.
When should I see a Pediatric Endocrinologist near me?
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 Endocrinologist near me?
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 Endocrinologist near me?
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How does MediFind rank Pediatric Endocrinologists near me?
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 Endocrinologists near me?
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 Endocrinologist?
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 Endocrinologist search results page.
Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pediatric Endocrinologist?
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 Endocrinologist near me?
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 Endocrinologist?
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 Endocrinologist 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 Endocrinologists near me?
Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pediatric Endocrinologist 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.
What are the most common health conditions that a Pediatric Endocrinologist near me might treat?
Can I filter my search to find a Pediatric Endocrinologist that offers video calls?
Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pediatric Endocrinologist search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls).
