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Pediatric Endocrine Program and Diabetes
Mass General Brigham for Children is an international referral center for the management of pediatric diabetes and endocrine disorders in children and adolescents.
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About the program
Every patient of the Pediatric Endocrine Program has a personal endocrinologist. We work collaboratively with primary care physicians, other specialty caregivers, and—most importantly—patients and their families to deliver the highest quality of care.
Our physicians specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of all endocrine-related conditions of infants, children and adolescents.
Our approach to pediatric endocrine and diabetes treatment
Our physicians specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of all endocrine-related conditions of infants, children and adolescents, including the following.
Disorders of puberty and the reproductive system
We have particular expertise in caring for children with reproductive endocrine disorders and work closely with the adult Reproductive Endocrinology Program for genetic testing of children with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. The Pediatric Endocrine Program provides support for children and adolescents with disorders of puberty, including precocious and delayed puberty, hirsutism and polycystic ovarian disease.
Thyroid disorders
Our doctors specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis and long-term care of patients affected by a range of thyroid disorders, including congenital and acquired hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, and thyroid cancer. We partner with our very skilled surgeons to treat children with thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer.
Adrenal disorders
We specialize in the treatment of children affected by various adrenal disorders including congenital adrenal hyperplasia, adrenal insufficiency, adrenoleukodystrophy, hypercortisolemia, and hypocortisolemia. For adrenoleukodystrophy, we work closely with colleagues in Pediatric Neurology.
Differences of sexual development
We work with a multidisciplinary team to provide medical, psychological and surgical support in an empathic and comprehensive manner for children born with differences in sexual development, chromosomal conditions affecting sexual development, and adrenal disorders leading to genital abnormalities.
Genetic disorders
We are part of multidisciplinary groups providing comprehensive care for patients with Turner syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome and Williams syndrome, and serve as consultants for patients with Down syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome and many other genetic conditions with endocrine implications.
Disorders of salt and water metabolism
We have expertise in the management of various disorders of salt and water metabolism including diabetes insipidus and the syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH).
Obesity and the metabolic syndrome
We provide comprehensive care to youth with obesity to evaluate and treat associated endocrine-related conditions. Our endocrinologists also work closely with the Weight Management and Wellness Program, which provides behavioral, nutritional, medical and surgical therapy to patients.
Pediatric endocrine conditions and treatments
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Diabetes Overview
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Graves Disease in Children
- Adrenal Insufficiency (Addison Disease)
- Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Insulin Replacement Therapy
- How to Check Your Blood Sugar
- Glucose Monitoring Devices
- Insulin
- Insulin Pump Use
- Thyroid Function Tests
- Diabetes Autoantibody Panel
- Glucose Tolerance
- Bone Density Test
- 24-Hour Urine Cortisol
Specialized care near you
Access care across Mass General Brigham, with specialized services available at community hospitals and leading academic medical centers. No matter your disease or condition, our specialists are nearby and ready to help.
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Contact the Pediatric Endocrine Program
Call us to speak with a team member who can help you understand your options and guide you to the care that is right for you. With locations throughout New England and support for patients traveling from outside the United States, we make it easier to access coordinated, expert care.
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International Patient Services
Contact information for international patients