All the endocrinology care your child needs, right here in Central Texas
Pediatric endocrinologists (doctors who specialize in hormone-related diseases) at Dell Children's - Endocrinology Davis Lane in Austin have the expertise to diagnose and treat prediabetes, diabetes and other hormone imbalances. These conditions can affect your child’s metabolism, mood, sleep, blood pressure, and growth and development. Providing the right care for your child starts with doctors and care teams who listen to understand your concerns. Then, we work together with you to create a care plan that’s right for your child. And when you have a concern after hours, our endocrinologists are on call. Please call 512-323-5465.
At Dell Children's, pediatric endocrinologists specialize in diagnosing and treating:
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Diabetes
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Bone disease
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Growth disorders
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Lipid disorders
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Menstrual disorders
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Thyroid disease
Advanced diagnostics and tests may be used to diagnose your child’s condition. Then, we work with your child and family to create a personalized care plan. Your child’s care team includes pediatric doctors, certified diabetes educators, nurses, and registered dietitians. And, we work with your child’s doctor to deliver care for their endocrine disorder.
Nutrition counseling and diabetes education for children and families
If you or your family have a history of diabetes, your child may be at higher risk for developing diabetes. Certified diabetes educators help you understand your child’s symptoms and risk factors. Our diabetes education program has been awarded an Education Recognition Certificate from the American Diabetes Association. We also provide nutrition counseling, information about insulin production, insulin therapy and other diabetes medications. We work with you and your child to help manage their diabetes. Our goal is to help your child live a healthy lifestyle.