When we think of hormones affecting our bodies, we usually think of teens and adults. But children also have a variety of hormones, released by their glands, that control things such as growth, weight, blood sugar levels, hypertension and even bone density. These hormones being out of balance can result in conditions such as diabetes, obesity and osteoporosis. When your child's hormones are out of balance, come to Helen DeVos Children's Hospital.
With the largest pediatric endocrinology program in Michigan, we are ready with the advanced diagnostics and treatments to help not only identify the source of your child's health issues but also help your child get back on track. Our team also works closely with other pediatric subspecialties to provide comprehensive care.
Find a pediatric endocrinologist
Our experienced pediatric doctors and specialists are ready to serve you and your family.
Meet our team
Pediatric endocrinologist
I specialize in pediatric diabetes and endocrinology and supervise the care of patients.
Registered dietitian
I provide recommendations about how to maintain a healthy diet.
Resident physician
I am training to become a pediatrician, and am supervised by a pediatric endocrinologist.
Social worker
I provide resources and support as patients throughout their care journey.
Nurse practitioner
I work with physicians, providing care in the outpatient clinic.
Medical assistant
I provide assistance to the physicians and nurse practitioners in our clinic.
Conditions we treat
Our pediatric endocrinologists have specialty training to diagnose, treat and manage hormonal disorders in infants, children and adolescents. In addition to providing treatment for diabetes and problems related to growth and puberty, we also have expertise in:
- Prader-Willi syndrome
- Noonan syndrome
- Turner's syndrome
- Diabetes insipidus
- Cushing's disease
- Congenital adrenal hypoplasia
- Growth hormone deficiency
- Graves' disease
- Goiter
- Differentiated thyroid cancer
- Adrenal disorders
- Hyperthyroidism
- Thyroid disorders
- Head and neck irradiation
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Rickets
- Osteogenesis imperfecta
- Precocious puberty
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Failure to thrive
- Septo-optic dysplasia
- Klinefelter's
- Transgender care
- Primary ovarian insufficiency
- Thyroid nodules
- Hirsutism
- Pituitary disorders
- Osteoporosis and bone health
Provider referral
Information on referring to Helen DeVos Children's Hospital