Learn more about Pediatric Endocrinology Specialists

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 183 specialists practicing Pediatric Endocrinology in New York with an overall average rating of 4.0 stars. There are 37 hospitals in New York with affiliated Pediatric Endocrinology specialists, including John R. Oishei Children's Hospital, Buffalo General Medical Center and Degraff Memorial Hospital.