Endocrinology at Phelps helps treatment for the following Specialties:
OurGeneral Pediatricsphysicians have been living and working in the community for years. We pride ourselves on developing personal, trusting relationships with the children and families we care for — many of our families stay with us for several generations.
Our clinicians and staff are always available to answer questions or provide extra support when your child is injured or sick. We also provide routine preventive care to keep your child healthy.
OurPediatric Endocrinologyteam includes board-certified pediatric endocrinologists, certified nurse practitioners, certified diabetes educators, nurses and support staff. We are all experienced in handling the intricacies of care for complex medical conditions. We provide 24-hour care that includes inpatient and outpatient services for comprehensive, seamless continuity of care.
Because our team is dedicated to teaching, research and patient care, you can feel confident your child is receiving the best care with the most up-to-date treatments. We are the only designated New York State Newborn Screening Referral Center between NYC and Albany.
If your child needs an evaluation for diabetes or an endocrine condition — such as a problem with growth, the thyroid, puberty, calcium metabolism or periods — our team will provide comprehensive and experienced care in a friendly and convenient setting. We will walk you through the process of an initial evaluation and whatever testing, education, support and treatment is needed.
Conditions We Treat
- diabetes
- growth problems
- puberty issues (development too early, too late or too fast)
- thyroid conditions (overactive, underactive or nodules)
- genetic syndromes, such as Turner syndrome, Noonan syndrome and Prader Willi syndrome
- small for gestational age (SGA)
- adrenal conditions, such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)
- care for cancer survivors
- pituitary conditions
- diabetes insipidus
- polycystic ovarian syndrome
- period problems
- obesity
- bone mineral disturbances
- parathyroid conditions