School of Medicine

Pediatrics Section of Endocrinology

Welcome to the Endocrinology Section

The Division of Endocrinology provides state-of-the-art diagnostic evaluation and treatment for children and adolescents with hormonal disorders.

Our faculty has special expertise in:

  • Disorders of growth and development
  • Bone mineral disorders
  • Disorders of the pituitary
  • Adrenal and thyroid abnormalities
  • Genital abnormalities

The faculty directs a specialized multidisciplinary team for comprehensive management of childhood hypoglycemia, diabetes, and prevention of the long-term complications of diabetes.

The LSUHSC Endocrine Division maintains the only facility in the Gulf South for determination of integrated hormonal concentration, useful in the diagnosis of growth hormone and adrenal hormone disorders. Inpatient and outpatient consult services are also available.