Endocrinology Services - Pediatric

Loyola's pediatric endocrinologists provide consultation, diagnosis and management of endocrine disorders in conjunction with primary care physicians. The division treats patients with such problems as type I and type II diabetes mellitus, short stature and growth failure, delayed and advanced puberty, abnormal endocrine neonatal screening, thyroid disorders, complications of obesity and metabolic bone disease.

Specialty Services

Diabetes Care Center
Patients with type I and type II diabetes are evaluated in the Diabetes Clinic by a team which includes the pediatric endocrinologist, diabetes nurse educator, dietitian and social worker.

Pediatric Lipid Clinic
A pediatric endocrinologist and dietitian evaluate patients with lipid disorders and/or a family history of early coronary disease.

Metabolic Bone Disease Clinic
This clinic provides evaluation and treatment of recurrent fractures, osteoporosis and rickets.

Research

Pediatric endocrine research focuses on changes in vascular function in short children placed on human growth hormone and early changes of atherogenesis detected by ultrasound in children at risk for coronary artery disease.

Locations

• Loyola Outpatient Center
• Ronald McDonald^® Children's Hospital
• Loyola Center for Health at Oakbrook Terrace South

Contact Us

To schedule an appointment with your Loyola pediatrician or pediatric specialist, call (877) 216-KIDS.