Pediatric endocrinology is a subspecialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the endocrine system in infants, children, and adolescents. These professionals are medical doctors with training specific to managing hormonal and metabolic disorders in the pediatric population.
Patients may need to engage specialists in this area in the following situations, among others:
- Adrenal disorders
- Diabetes
- Growth disorders
- Intersex conditions
- Metabolic disorders
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Thyroid disorders
