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Park Cities
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Pediatric Endocrinology
Pediatric Endocrinology
Our nationally ranked program offers individualized care for hormone-related conditions.
With childhood obesity, diabetes and other endocrine disorders on the rise, we use a team approach to give children the best possible care. Our distinguished team includes UT Southwestern physicians practicing at Children's Health, as well as dietitians, psychologists and social workers, all working together to deliver therapies and support for everything from diabetes to obesity to gender-affirming care.
And, as one of the nation’s busiest endocrinology teams – we log more than 18,000 outpatient visits and 700 inpatient admissions a year – we have the expertise to match each patient with the treatment that’s right for them.
Highlights
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New hope for hyperlipoproteinemia: Weight loss drug reduces TG levels by 50%
In a recent pilot trial, researchers at Children’s Health and UT Southwestern discovered that an FDA-approved weight loss drug called orlistat reduced blood triglyceride levels by more than 50% in T1HLP patients. Now the researchers are planning a larger trial to study orlistat’s long-term efficacy and safety in children and adults. Read more »
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Can an innovative drug help kids with congenital adrenal hyperplasia reach normal height?
Children with congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) often have elevated androgen levels, which accelerate bone maturation and diminish patients’ adult height. Traditional glucocorticoid treatment, including hydrocortisone, controls androgen levels but can slow growth and decrease adult stature as well. Researchers at Children’s Health and UT Southwestern are working to change the game. Read more »
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Navigating the Nuances of Diagnosing Pediatric Hypertension
Pediatric hypertension is a complex condition, with recently updated definitions and types that are sometimes hidden. Learn more at Children’s Health. Read more »
Conferences and Events
Many of our conferences and events offer continuing education credits.
Latest News
2020 Best Pediatric Specialists, named by D magazine
Every year, D magazine names the best medical professionals in the Dallas area as chosen by their peers. In 2020, six of our endocrinology specialists were included in that August list. They are:
Diabetes Advisor app named 2019 Digital Diabetes Congress Mobile App of the Year
On May 14, Diabetes Advisor, an app developed by the Diabetes care team at Children's Health and UT Southwestern, received first place in the 2019 Digital Diabetes Congress mobile application contest in the category of "New Apps."
The Diabetes Advisor mobile app was designed to enhance and empower diabetes self-management. Since its release in the iOS App Store in late 2018, almost 700 families have downloaded the app, and more than 100 Children's Health patients are registered users. Learn more.
Texas Monthly's Super Doctors®: Rising Stars℠ 2020 listing includes Children's Health physician
Every year, a handful of physicians undergo a rigorous nomination process to be selected in the Super Doctors ® Rising Stars℠ list, published by Texas Monthly. The award is a testament to their commitment to excellent patient care as well as their role as a leader in their field. The 2020 winners in endocrinology include:
Meet the Care Team
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Perrin White, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist -
Soumya Adhikari, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist -
Bethany Cartwright, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist -
Abha Choudhary, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist -
Ernesto Fernandez, MD Pediatrician - Diabetes Specialist -
Laura Kuper, PhD, ABPP Pediatric Psychologist - Endocrinology -
Kristen Moryan-Blanchard, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist -
Maha Yousif, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist -
Melissa Ham, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist -
Huay-Lin Lo, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist -
Muniza Mogri, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist -
Sudha Mootha, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist -
Nivedita Patni, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist -
Amanda Shaw, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist -
Ming Yang, MD Pediatric Endocrinologist -
JAJoaquin Adame, APRN, PNP-PC Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Endocrinology
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EGEmily Guthrie, APRN, PNP-PC Nurse Practitioner - Endocrinology
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Jimmy Penn, APRN, FNP Nurse Practitioner - Endocrinology -
Bernice Samuel, APRN, FNP Nurse Practitioner - Endocrinology -
Preethy Varghese, APRN, PNP-PC Nurse Practitioner - Endocrinology