Endocrinology

Diabetes and Endocrinology

Le Bonheur’s endocrine program leads the region in diagnosis and treatment of infants, children and adolescents with suspected endocrine (hormone) disorders.  These problems are often associated with abnormal growth, congenital disorders or brain injuries.

Our diabetes program is the only center in the region recognized by the American Diabetes Association.  All our physicians hold full-time faculty appointments in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism of The University of Tennessee Health Science Center at Memphis. Our physicians lead multiple research studies in hormonal disorders, including diabetes mellitus. 

Our Endocrine Team

The endocrine team is affiliated with both The University of Tennessee Health Science Center and UT Le Bonheur Pediatric Specialists, Inc. (ULPS). This multi-disciplinary team includes:

  • pediatric endocrinologists (physicians)
  • nurse practitioner
  • Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES)
  • licensed, registered dietitians
  • registered nurses
  • licensed social worker
  • child life specialist
  • nurses who coordinate the diabetes and endocrine clinics
  • pediatricians training to become endocrinologists (fellows)
  • psychologist

Diabetes Self-Management Education Program

Le Bonheur's Diabetes Self-Management Education program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association to exceed national standards.  This service is part of our comprehensive endocrinology program. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (CDCES) and licensed dietitians help educate families on disease management at our Diabetes Center downtown.  As a part of the program, our patients complete a behavior change plan and set diabetes management goals. 

Diabetes and Endocrinology Clinics

Please click here to find a Le Bonheur Endocrinologist. To schedule an appointment, call 901-287-7337 (toll-free: 1-866-870-5570) or request an appointment online.

Adrenal insufficiency

Cushing's syndrome

Diabetes insipidus

Diabetes mellitus

Gigantism

Growth disorders

Growth hormone deficiency

Inherited disorders

Turner Syndrome

Hypoglycemia

Hyperthyroidism

Hyperinsulinism

Puberty Disorders

Graves's disease

Rickets

Vitamin D deficiency

Metabolic bone disease

Short stature

Failure to thrive

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia

Hypogonadism

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