Why choose Cook Children’s for pediatric growth disorders care
We're here to help you find answers. We provide specialized testing and treatment for growth disorders to help your child grow up healthy and strong.
Growth disorders are conditions that cause kids to grow and develop differently than expected. In some cases, children may experience slow growth, very short stature and delayed puberty. Alternatively, they may grow at a much faster rate than expected and be much taller than their peers.
Kids who experience atypical growth due to an endocrine disorder may benefit from medications. Treatment from an experienced endocrinologist can help improve growth in children with these conditions.
What you can expect
Your child's care is in the hands of experienced, specialized endocrinologists. They listen to your concerns and offer family-focused care every step of the way. At the Growth Clinic, you can expect:
Your child's extended care team includes nurse practitioners, nurse educators, nutritionists, child life specialists, social workers and clinical therapists. We help explain your child's condition in simple terms and offer ongoing support.
Our team includes dedicated nurses and insurance specialists who focus on growth hormone treatments. These experts ensure your child gets approval for necessary, timely medications.
We participate in multiple clinical trials to study growth therapies. Your child may have access to new and promising treatments through these studies.
We want to make it as easy as possible for your child to get the care they need. When appropriate, our team offers follow-up visits via telemedicine.
Your specialized care team
Our team includes specialists, researchers, case workers and more.
- Hannah Davis, PA-C
- Emily Guthrie, APRN, CPNP-PC
- Teresa Newman, APRN, CPNP-PC
- Kristen Lomeli, APRN, CPNP-PC
- Laura Sapaugh, PA-C
- Stephanie Segelstrom, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC
- Kelly Tausend, APRN-FNP
- Lisa Truong, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC
- Candice Williams, APRN, CPNP-PC
- Taylor Wolff, CPNP-PC
Advancing pediatric growth disorders
Our specialists follow expert guidelines to assess, diagnose and treat growth disorders. Rest assured that your child will get an accurate diagnosis and an effective, supportive care plan. We offer:
Our endocrinologists take the time to discuss your child’s medical history, symptoms and concerns. They conduct physical exams to check their growth.
In our Fort Worth location, we use blood tests and bone age X-rays to evaluate your child’s growth. We also offer specialized testing for growth hormone deficiency and other endocrine disorders when needed.
After we've gathered all the necessary information, we put together a personalized treatment plan for your child. This may include medications to improve their growth rate along with regular endocrinology check-ups.
We continually study new and promising treatments for pediatric growth disorders. Your child may have access to these new therapies by participating in clinical trials.
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