Pediatric Endocrinology
Help for Hormones and Growth
Endocrinologists treat diabetes, thyroid problems and other conditions related to hormones. Kids dealing with growth, puberty, energy level or mood problems may see a pediatric endocrinologist.聽
If you鈥檙e seeking a second opinion or treatment for a growth or puberty condition, we can help. We鈥檙e experts at diagnosis, and work with families to figure out the best plan of care. This may include medicines, lifestyle changes and education.
Our diabetes programs in Delaware and Florida are Accredited Centers of Excellence. Both lead the way in keeping kids out of the hospital. Nemours is also part of a worldwide research network investigating diabetes prevention.聽
We see kids with diabetes and other endocrine conditions thriving every day. We鈥檒l make sure your family has the support you need at home and at school.
See Us at Work
Nemours endocrine teams are experts at treating hormone and growth conditions in children and teens.聽
鈥淚 cried and cried because I was so afraid for her. The diabetes team helped us learn survival skills to get through.鈥
"I鈥檝e always loved Nemours and Dr. Mauras. She鈥檚 very positive and keeps directing you down the right path.鈥
Conditions & Treatments
We see a wide range of conditions 鈥 far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don鈥檛 see a condition listed? Call us.
Related Specialties
Nemours Leads the Way in Pediatric Endocrinology
We combine the best endocrinology care with the leading research to help kids grow up strong and healthy.
3
American Diabetes Association (ADA) Accredited Centers of Excellence (DE, Orl and Jax)
57%
Improvement in how quickly children are given insulin in the ER (Delaware)
20,000+
Patients seen each year (DE and FL)
We bring the most experienced team.聽Our team includes pediatric endocrinologists, nurses with advanced training, registered dietitians, social workers, psychologists and certified diabetes educators.聽
We actively research diabetes and other endocrine conditions.聽At our pediatric clinical research units and labs in the Delaware Valley and Florida, we investigate diabetes, obesity, growth and nutrition. We鈥檙e involved in important clinical research and clinical trials to look for better ways to diagnose and treat childhood endocrine conditions.聽
We help kids stay out of the hospital.聽Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious condition that can land children in the hospital. By educating families about diabetes management, we鈥檝e kept the number of children who need hospital care within 90 days after going home from the hospital well under the national average; in some Nemours locations, it鈥檚 zero.
We鈥檙e experts in growth and puberty.聽We see many families for referrals and second opinions.