We understand children and adolescents need a team-based approach when hormones and the glands that make them do not work as they should. Your child receives coordinated, seamless health care from a nationally ranked team of pediatric endocrinology and diabetes physicians, nurse educators, physician assistants and dietitians. Our skilled social workers and patient navigators support you and your family through every step of your child’s care journey.

At UC Davis Health, we partner with you to focus on your child's specific condition and overall well-being. Our pediatric endocrine specialists offer diagnosis and treatment for all types of endocrine disorders. Based on your child’s symptoms or diagnosis, they may also receive expert care at one of our other specialty clinics.

Families come to us from Northern California, Oregon and Nevada for our leading-edge, research-based strategies for simple or complex pediatric hormone disorders. Our satellite clinics and pioneering telemedicine programs mean your child can often conveniently receive care and attention close to home.

When endocrine disorders, endocrine tumors or certain genetic conditions disrupt the action of your child's hormones, you need an accurate diagnosis for the most effective treatment. Our specialists use their extensive skills and the latest therapies to treat your child's symptoms and reduce the risk of complications. Among many other conditions, we treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes, growth disorders, early or late puberty, hypo and hyperthyroidism, hyper and hypocalcemia, metabolic bone disease and adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) and excess (Cushing disease). We also treat congenital adrenal hyperplasia, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Klinefelter syndrome and Turner Syndrome.

Excess body fat tissue may cause medical complications. In rare cases, these conditions may be caused by abnormal levels of certain hormones. We can evaluate these complications and offer treatment and support to help you and your child develop positive lifestyle habits for an active, healthy life.

Diabetes is a long-term (chronic) disease that requires attention to dietary intake and activity levels, so the appropriate therapy can maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Our dedicated team supports your family in managing diabetes, so your child can lead a full, active life. At our clinic, your family works with leading endocrinologists, registered dietitians, diabetes nurse educators and social workers. We provide guidance for all aspects of diabetes care — from insulin management (often using complex technology) and meal planning, to assessing your child's emotions and recommending support groups and summer camps.

At our primary clinic, your child receives care from a nationally ranked pediatric team that features world-class endocrinologists. Using a team approach, we provide accurate diagnosis and treatment for all types of children's hormone disorders. Your child receives coordinated and effective care.

PCOS involves higher-than-normal levels of hormones called androgens that are made in the ovaries and adrenal glands. Common symptoms are irregular menstruation (period), acne and excess hair growth or loss. Together with you and your child, a pediatric endocrinologist, adolescent medicine provider, pediatric gastroenterologist and registered dietitian develop a customized care plan. Early diagnosis and expert care can improve your child's physical and mental health, while reducing other health risks.