9 Results forPediatric Endocrinologists near Metairie, LA
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 9 specialists practicing Pediatric Endocrinology in Metairie, LA with an overall average rating of 3.7 stars. There are 33 hospitals near Metairie, LA with affiliated Pediatric Endocrinology specialists, including Children's Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center and Pascagoula Hospital.
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Dr. Noel Maclaren, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Endocrinology520 Elmwood Park Blvd Ste 160New Orleans, LA 701234.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Stuart Chalew, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Endocrinology1340 Poydras St Ste 1640New Orleans, LA 701124.1 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
- Easy scheduling
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Specialty: Pediatric Endocrinology3040 33rd StMetairie, LA 700011.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Arlette Soros, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Endocrinology3040 33rd StMetairie, LA 700011.4 miles awayPatients Tell Us:- Offers Telehealth
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Dr. Dania Felipe Ramirez, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Endocrinology200 Henry Clay Ave Ste 2000New Orleans, LA 701184.9 miles awayDr. Carmen Mironovici, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Endocrinology1315 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 701211.7 miles awayDr. Mahmoud Hamdan, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Endocrinology200 Henry Clay AveNew Orleans, LA 701184.8 miles awayDr. Jayashree Rao, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Endocrinology1340 Poydras StNew Orleans, LA 701124.1 miles awayDr. Aqeel Alaqeel, MD
Specialty: Pediatric Endocrinology200 Henry Clay AveNew Orleans, LA 701184.8 miles away