Pediatric Specialties

Children are not simply little adults. Their bodies are distinctive, and it takes a pediatric specialist to know how to properly care for children with unique diseases and illnesses.

Four pediatric specialists comprise the pediatric section of Lutheran Medical Group. These specialists, who cover the specialties of endocrinology, oncology/hematology and gastroenterology are committed to providing top-quality, compassionate care to each child. Conditions treated include:

Endocrinology/Diabetes

• Type 1 and type 2 diabetes
• Adrenal disorders
• Growth disorders
• Pubertal/development disorders
• Thyroid disorders

Gastroenterology

• Abdominal pain
• Celiac panel
• Constipation/diarrhea
• Crohn's Disease
• Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
• Failure to thrive
• GI bleed
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Liver/pancreas abnormalities
• Reflux
• Ulcerative colitis

Oncology/Hematology

• Acute lymphocytic leukemia
• Anemias (congenital and acquired)
• Hematological Disorders
• Neuroblastoma
• Pediatric cancers/leukemia
• Platelet disorders
• Sickle cell disease
• Thrombophilia
• Von Willebrand disease/Hemophilia