Pediatric Endocrinology at Kern Medical

Kern Medical provides comprehensive pediatric endocrinology care for patients from birth through age 21. The growing body has unique hormonal needs that change rapidly. Pediatric hormone conditions can affect growth, development, energy levels, mood, and overall long-term health. It is crucial to assess these issues within the context of a child’s age and developmental stage to foster a healthy future.

Our clinic is equipped to diagnose and treat a wide range of endocrine disorders, including:

• Pediatric Diabetes: We offer expert care for all types of diabetes in children and adolescents.
• Growth Disorders: Our specialists manage conditions such as short stature, growth failure, delayed or early puberty, tall stature, and other pubertal abnormalities.
• Thyroid Disorders: We treat a variety of thyroid issues, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, abnormal thyroid function tests, thyroid nodules, goiter, and thyroid cancer.
• Other Endocrine Conditions: This includes adrenal disorders (such as congenital adrenal hyperplasia), calcium and bone metabolism issues, hypoglycemia, gynecomastia, menstrual irregularities, hirsutism, and other related conditions.
• Obesity: We provide specialized care for conditions such as prediabetes, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, excessive weight gain, and obesity.

By providing a comprehensive evaluation and a personalized treatment plan, we work to empower you and your child with the knowledge and resources needed to manage their conditions confidently.