5 Results forPediatric Endocrinologists near Tinley Park, IL
Learn more about Pediatric Endocrinologists and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Pediatric Endocrinologists
Pediatric endocrinologists specialize in diagnosing and treating hormone imbalances and other problems with your child’s endocrine glands. Endocrine glands include the thyroid, parathyroid, pancreas, ovaries or testicles, hypothalamus, pituitary, and adrenal glands. Pediatric endocrinologists understand how growth and development influence endocrine problems. Pediatric endocrinologists specialize in managing the unique health needs of children and teens with endocrine or glandular conditions, such as diabetes, growth disorders, and reproductive system problems.
A pediatric endocrinologist typically:
- Evaluates your child’s medical history and past test results
- Performs a physical exam
- Orders and interprets laboratory tests, hormone tests, and imaging exams
- Performs fine-needle aspirations
- Diagnoses and treats diabetes, obesity, metabolic syndrome, growth problems, puberty problems, bone problems, thyroid disorders, and endocrine cancer
- Prescribes medications and radiation therapy
- Recommends surgery as needed
Pediatric endocrinologists may also be known by the following names: children’s endocrinologist and children’s diabetes doctor.
There are 5 specialists practicing Pediatric Endocrinology in Tinley Park, IL with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars. There are 15 hospitals near Tinley Park, IL with affiliated Pediatric Endocrinology specialists, including Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical Center, Beverly Hospital and Brigham And Women's Hospital.
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Dr. Vidhya Viswanathan, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Endocrinology9555 S 52nd AveOak Lawn, IL 604538.7 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
Dr. Katie O'Sullivan, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Endocrinology14290 S LA GRANGE RDOrland Park, IL 604624.3 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
- Patients found trustworthy
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Specialty: Pediatric Endocrinology2850 W 95th St Ste 12Evergreen Park, IL 608059.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Richard Levy, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Endocrinology18210 La Grange Rd Ste 206Tinley Park, IL 604873.4 miles awayDr. Anita Swamy, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Endocrinology12701 W 143rd St Ste 280Homer Glen, IL 604917.8 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff