Pediatric Endocrinology

Specialized Hormonal and Growth Care for Children and Adolescents

At SEHA Tawam Hospital, the Pediatric Endocrinology Department provides highly specialized care for children and adolescents with hormonal, growth, and metabolic disorders. Childhood endocrine conditions can significantly impact growth, puberty, and overall development, requiring precise and compassionate management. Our team combines clinical expertise with child-friendly care environments, ensuring young patients and their families feel supported throughout the treatment journey.

Why Choose SEHA Tawam Hospital for Pediatric Endocrinology?

Child-Focused Expertise

Our pediatric endocrinologists are trained to diagnose and manage complex hormonal conditions affecting children’s growth, puberty, and metabolism.

Comprehensive Diagnostic Services

From growth hormone stimulation tests to genetic evaluations, we provide advanced diagnostics tailored to pediatric needs.

Family-Centered Approach

Care plans involve parents and caregivers, empowering families with knowledge to support their child’s health.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Close coordination with pediatric nutritionists, psychologists, and surgeons ensures holistic treatment.

Growth and Puberty Monitoring

Dedicated clinics track developmental milestones to ensure early intervention when needed.

Supportive Education

Families receive clear guidance on long-term management, lifestyle, and treatment adherence.

What We Treat

Growth Disorders

Short stature and delayed growth
Growth hormone deficiency and resistance
Tall stature and rapid growth syndromes

Pubertal Disorders

Early puberty (precocious puberty)
Delayed puberty
Pubertal hormone imbalances

Thyroid Disorders in Children

Congenital hypothyroidism
Autoimmune thyroid disease
Goiter and nodules in childhood

Diabetes in Children

Type 1 diabetes (insulin-dependent)
Early-onset Type 2 diabetes
Diabetes education and insulin technology support

Other Pediatric Endocrine Disorders

Adrenal disorders (congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Addison’s disease)
Pituitary and hypothalamic disorders
Bone and calcium metabolism abnormalities

Innovations and New Updates

Pediatric Growth Clinics

Advanced monitoring using growth velocity tracking and modern growth hormone therapies.

Diabetes Technology

Integration of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), insulin pumps, and family training programs.

Genetic and Molecular Testing

Precision diagnosis of rare inherited endocrine conditions.

Multidisciplinary Transition Care

Support for adolescents moving from pediatric to adult endocrine services.

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Tawam Hospital’s Pediatric Endocrinologists combine deep clinical expertise with a compassionate approach to young patients. Working closely with families, they ensure conditions are managed effectively while supporting healthy growth, development, and confidence in children and adolescents.