Care for Growth Problems and Puberty

If your child has growth or puberty problems, our specialists can help. Our endocrinologists and other caregivers who specialize in disorders related to hormones offer education, support and care for children and their families.

We diagnose and treat the following conditions:

Obesity
Problems with Vitamin D (rickets, hypocalcemia)
Short stature
Early or delayed puberty
Enlarged thyroid gland (goiter)
Underactive or overactive thyroid gland
Pituitary gland hypo/hyper function
Adrenal gland hypo/hyper function
Ambiguous genitals/intersex
Ovarian and testicular function
Metabolic bone disease
Lipid disorders

Need Help? - Call 610-402-CARE (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday) to talk to nurses and other experts who can help you find a doctor and more.

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This page last updated 4/18/08 10:42 AM

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