Department of Pediatric Endocrinology

Carilion Children’s pediatric endocrinology department offers expert care for children with hormone-related disorders, including growth, puberty and thyroid concerns.

About

Department specs

Services

  • Growth problems, such as short stature
  • Early or delayed puberty
  • Enlarged thyroid gland
  • Underactive or overactive thyroid gland
  • Pituitary gland hypo/hyper function
  • Adrenal gland hypo/hyper function
  • Disorders of sexual development
  • Ovarian and testicular dysfunction
  • Diabetes (types 1 and 2)
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Insulin resistance
  • Problems with vitamin D, including rickets and low calcium

Conditions Treated

  • Adrenal dysfunction
  • Diabetes
  • Disorders of sexual development
  • Early or delayed puberty
  • Growth disorders
  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
  • Pituitary gland function
  • Thyroid disorders

Education

Overview

As a program, we are deeply committed to the professional and personal growth of our residents. Our comprehensive curriculum aims to prepare excellent pediatricians who are competitive fellowship candidates and equally confident in entering practice following graduation. We strive to address the growing challenges facing pediatric physicians, and as such, have emphasized patient advocacy, quality improvement and mental health as key aspects of our training. Carilion Children’s partnership with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine allows residents to collaborate with other professionals on world-class research opportunities. To learn more, visit our Pediatrics Residency page.