Endocrinology & Diabetes Care

The Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes evaluates and treats children from birth to age 18 with all type of endocrine disorders including type 1 and type 2 diabetes, short stature and other growth disorders, early and delayed puberty, menstrual irregularities, and thyroid and adrenal disorders. A multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, nutritionists, and social workers provides family-focused care to patients with diabetes and other endocrine disorders. Because the diagnosis of a chronic disease affects both the child and their family—we believe it's important to care for the whole child, rather than simply treating a child’s illness. Whether that means counseling your family about healthy nutrition or devising treatment plans for diabetes or other endocrine disorders, our team of experts is here to help.

Find Us

Greenbrae Clinic 1300 S. Eliseo Drive, Suite 204 Greenbrae, CA 94904 Phone: 510-428-3654	Walnut Creek Campus 2401 Shadelands Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94598 Phone: 925-979-4000
Main Hospital 747 52nd Street Oakland, CA 94609 Phone: 510-428-3654	San Ramon Clinic 2303 Camino Ramon, Suite 175 San Ramon, CA 94583 Phone: 925-979-3470

Why Families Choose Us

Specialized Endocrine Diagnoses and Treatment Options

Pediatric specialists are an integral part of preventing endocrine dysfunction, as well as in counseling and screening individuals at risk for these diseases. That's why we evaluate, treat, and refer patients on a case-by-case basis.
In addition to consultations, our services include endocrine/diabetes outpatient clinics, insulin pump consultations, and inpatient consultations. For your convenience, we also see patients at our specialty care offices in San Ramon, Larkspur, and Walnut Creek.
Multidisciplinary care team is available 24-hours a day for urgent calls and advice.

Pediatric Diabetes Research, Screening, and Support

The Department of Endocrinology includes an active diabetes research and screening component. We look at entire families, making us better able to predict endocrine disorder development and start treatment early.
We provide preventive counseling to parents and patients with specific endocrine conditions. Our staff focuses attention on at-home and lifestyle changes as well as medical advances, allowing your child to remain active and healthy no matter what the diagnosis.

Obesity-Related Physician Referral Guidelines

For obesity-related referrals, please use the following guide: Referral Guidelines for Obesity

Diabetes Clinic

We specialize in working with children with diabetes and their families. Our multidisciplinary team approach provides the educational, developmental and emotional support needed to manage diabetes. Our pediatric endocrinologists and certified diabetes educators develop a diabetes self-management plan to meet your individual needs, lifestyle, and preferences.

For Routine Calls—Speak with the Diabetes Educator

Phone: (510) 428-3885, ext. 5320#

Do not leave urgent calls on this voice mail
Your call will be returned within 3 business days.

Call the diabetes educator for:

Insulin dose adjustments
Prescription issues
School forms/issues
Insurance authorizations
Non-urgent questions

For Urgent Calls—Speak with the Endocrinologist

Phone: (510) 428-3654 (Immediately hit: 5#)

Do not leave urgent calls on this voice mail
If you reach voice mail, or if after hours/holiday/weekend, phone 510-428-3000 and ask to speak to the endocrinologist on call.

Call to speak with an endocrinologist if your child is:

Sick
Unable to eat or drink
Vomiting
Having severe low blood sugar you cannot stabilize
In need of glucagon Urinating moderate to large ketones
Has been given the wrong insulin dose

For Emergencies—Call 911

If your child is unconscious, has a seizure, or is unresponsive:

Test their blood sugar.
If it is low, inject glucagon.
Call 911.

Additional Services

Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Program

Weight management and general fitness can be helpful to children managing diabetes and other endocrine disorders, which is why we include a nutritionist on our staff and offer access to Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Program, a multidisciplinary program designed to prevent and treat childhood obesity and such related illnesses as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.
Patients referred to HEAL receive care and counseling over the course of six bi-monthly visits, with follow-up visits at three and six months after completion of the program. During each visit, the child and parent/guardian meets with a physician, as well as a team of specialists that may include a dietitian, exercise specialist, or psychologist.

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