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

Our pediatric endocrinologists diagnose and treat the following conditions and symptoms for patients under 18:

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