Pediatric endocrinology is a “subspecialty” of pediatrics that deals with number of conditions listed below in the systematic manner. It requires a depth of knowledge to commonly manage those conditions. The skill of the Pediatric endocrinologists along with their knowledge and experience leads to the healthy outcome for the child and family. The main domains which Pediatric endocrinologist deals with includes disorders of growth, puberty, diabetes & endocrinology.

Pediatric endocrinologists are health care professionals who have special training and expertise in the care of children and adolescents with growth, diabetes & hormone disorders. Hormones are chemical signals secreted by numerous glands in our body that travel to target tissues through the blood.

Pediatric endocrinologists have specific training in treating children and adolescents after their Pediatric training. Children are not miniature form of adults. The types of hormone problems that develop during this age range are hugely different from those that arise in adults. Secondly, pediatric endocrinologists are accustomed to interacting with children and their families and have a better appreciation of the impact of medical problems in the context of different stages of development of a child. Also, management of type 1 diabetes in children is a team management led by pediatric endocrinologist and comprise of developmental pediatrician, psychologist, dietician, diabetes educator and social worker. Similarly Disorders of sex development, delayed puberty, andrology, hypoglycemia, obesity and various syndromes requires a team approach led by Pediatric Endocrinologist.

Following medical school graduation (MBBS), pediatric endocrinologists complete a 3-year residency program in General Pediatrics (MD/DNB). This is followed by Fellowship training in Pediatric Endocrinology that requires an additional intensive training program from India or outside India that specifically focuses on the diagnosis and management of conditions within the subspecialty. This is the extra training and excellence obtained beyond pediatrics by a certified pediatric endocrinologist.

Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics is a “subspecialty” of pediatrics that deals with number of children with special health care needs listed below in the holistic manner. It requires a depth of knowledge to commonly manage those conditions. The skill of the Developmental Pediatrician along with their knowledge and experience leads to the optimal outcome for the child and family.

Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics addresses the emotional, developmental and behavioral needs of children and their families. The services include care delivered by Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician leading a team of therapists trained in their respective fields to work for child optimal functioning. With the increasing trend of observation of such concerns in today’s era, it is said that 1 in 10 children have one or another developmental or behavioral disorders.

Developmental and behavioral pediatrician have specific training in treating children after their Pediatric training. Secondly, developmental and behavioral pediatrician are accustomed to perform various developmental and behavioral assessments that helps you to achieve the developmental goals for your child rather than just focusing on one aspect of the problem like speech, behavior, attention skills etc. Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician leads a holistic team of therapists trained in their specific domains and have a meticulous follow up when your child requires support from more than one therapy.

Following medical school graduation (MBBS), developmental and behavioral pediatrician complete a 3-year residency program in General Pediatrics (MD/DNB). This is followed by Fellowship training in developmental and behavioral pediatrics that requires an additional intensive training program from India or outside India that specifically focuses on the diagnosis and management of conditions within the subspecialty. This is the extra training and excellence obtained beyond pediatrics by a certified developmental and behavioral pediatrician.