Pediatric Endocrinology
A pediatric endocrinologist is a physician who treats children and adolescents who have disorders related to hormones and the glands that produce them. Pediatric endocrinologists can diagnose, treat, and help patients manage hormonal disorders and conditions including:
- Adrenal gland hypo/hyperfunction
- Ambiguous genitals/differences in sex development
- Diabetes
- Early or delayed puberty
- Enlarged thyroid nodules
- Growth problems
- Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
- Ovarian and testicular dysfunction
- Overactive or underactive thyroid gland
- Obesity
- Parathyroid hypo/hyperfunction
- Pituitary gland hypo/hyperfunction
- Problems with Vitamin D (hypocalcemia, rickets)
Dr. Chelsea Zimmerman, a pediatric endocrinologist, treats patients from birth to 21 years old. If you or your child needs pediatric endocrinology services, please speak with your primary care physician about a referral.
Pediatric Endocrinology Patient Testimonial