Pediatric Endocrinology

Pediatric Endocrinology at CoxHealth

Pediatric endocrinologists have specialized training to treat children who have diabetes, growth and/or puberty concerns, thyroid problems, metabolic bone issues and obesity-related issues. We also treat children with specific syndromes that cause endocrine-related concerns.

Conditions We Treat

• Type 1 and type 2 diabetes
• Growth and puberty concerns, including:
  • Short stature
  • Precocious (early) puberty
  • Delayed puberty
• Thyroid conditions, including:
  • Graves Disease
  • Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
  • Thyroid Nodules
  • Thyroid Cancer
  • Goiter
• Bone-related issues, including:
  • Rickets
  • Vitamin D deficiency
  • Osteoporosis/osteopenia
  • Brittle bone disease
  • Metabolic bone disease

• Obesity-related concerns, including:
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Impaired glucose tolerance
  • Prediabetes
• Syndromes, including but not limited to:
  • Down syndrome
  • Turner syndrome
  • Noonan syndrome
  • Prader-Willi syndrome
  • DiGeorge syndrome
  • Russell-Silver syndrome
• Transgender health, including:
  • Gender-affirming hormone treatment
  • Puberty blockers
  • Referral to behavioral health support