As a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist in Orlando, FL, Dr. Penny Pauley of The Endocrine Co specializes in a variety of hormonal issues in boys and girls of all ages. Her focus at The Endocrine Co includes diagnosing and treating growth disorders, early puberty, late puberty, and thyroid and hormone disorders, as well as offering medically-supervised weight loss.
Often, a child’s pediatrician is the first to address a concern, but there are some issues you should keep an eye out for as a caretaker:
– Your child outpaces or falls behind the average yearly growth of 2 inches between the age of 3 and when they start puberty.
– Your son shows signs of puberty before age 9, or your daughter does before age 8
– Your son has no testicular enlargement by age 13-14 and shows no other signs of puberty
– Your daughter shows no breast growth by age 13, she has no menstrual period by age 15, or she experiences a lapse of 3-5 years between the beginning of breast growth and her first menstrual period
– Your child is experiencing all of the following symptoms: a lack of energy or fatigue, digestive issues, weight gain, hair loss and dry skin, cold intolerance, impaired school performance, unexpected weight loss with an increased appetite, agitation, irritability, or a fast or irregular heartbeat.
If your child is showing signs of any of these symptoms, call The Endocrine Co today for a quality pediatric endocrinologist in Orlando, FL.
Every physician-patient relationship at The Endocrine Co starts with a free 15-minute meet and greet with Dr. Penny. If you and your child believe she’s a good fit for your family and you join The Endocrine Co as a monthly member, Dr. Penny will schedule an initial consultation to help determine the right plan of action for your child. Expect to spend at least 60 minutes at your first appointment. Dr. Penny dedicates the time to get to know your child’s and family’s health history and will talk to you about symptoms and concerns. In most cases, she’ll also perform a physical exam and put in a request for a full blood panel and bone age x-ray. Contact Dr. Penny today if you need to meet with a pediatric endocrinologist in Orlando, FL.
Hormones play a role in everything, from your child’s growth and development to mood and metabolism. Anytime production speeds up or slows down, it can have body-wide consequences. Hormones can shift off balance because of an underlying medical condition, such as thyroid disease, diabetes, genetic disorders, chronic illness, or obesity, or after a child receives chemotherapy or radiation. Sometimes, we don’t know why the hormones are acting up. An accurate diagnosis through bloodwork, bone-age x-rays, and occasionally an MRI or CT scan, can pinpoint the issue. If your child is in need of a growth hormone in Orlando, FL, call us at The Endocrine Co today.
It all depends on the condition and the cause. If an underactive thyroid is slowing down a child’s development and leaving them depressed and fatigued, treating it with medication that regulates hormone levels often restarts the growth process. In other cases, Dr. Penny may treat early or late puberty or a growth disorder with hormone therapy that brings the body back in balance. By working closely with you and your child, Dr. Penny will recommend a treatment plan all three of you will feel comfortable with. If your child is struggling with hyperthyroidism in Orlando, FL, contact The Endocrine Co today.
Also referred to as direct pay care or direct specialty care, direct care medicine is changing how children’s endocrinology care is delivered. When your family enrolls as a member of The Endocrine Co, your child receives customized, accessible, and high-quality care from Dr. Penny, a renowned pediatric endocrinologist in Orlando, FL for a monthly fee. You no longer have to worry about insurance claims, co-pays, or deductibles. Plus, Dr. Penny will be able to spend more time developing a personal relationship with your family.
Even if your child has insurance, that doesn’t mean they’re getting the level of care they deserve. According to Zippia, there are only around 10,000 pediatricians in the United States. Traditional medical practices put greater demands on endocrinologists to pack more patients into their day, forcing them to spend less time with each one. As a member of The Endocrine Co, your child will receive truly personalized care as soon as they need it. The ability to schedule a visit with a pediatric endocrinologist in Orlando, FL who spends more time with your child is especially important when it comes to treating a hormone disorder or its underlying conditions. Continual hormone therapy and medication monitoring as well as ongoing support are essential to your child’s physical and emotional health.
Yes. Not for their care at The Endocrine Co, but for prescriptions and other physicians they see. In addition, insurance can help cover the costs of primary care, surgeries, and emergency care. Contact us today if you need a pediatric endocrinologist in Orlando, FL.
Your Endocrine Co monthly membership includes all visits with pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Penny, ongoing monitoring of your child’s condition and treatment, direct access to your physician by email or text, and convenient appointments that fit your schedule within days of your call. Dr. Penny dedicates between 30-60 minutes at every visit to connect with you and your child, learn about any changes in their overall health, and accurately diagnose and treat their hormone disorder. If you’re looking to work with the specialized pediatric endocrinologist Orlando, FL relies on, contact Dr. Penny at The Endocrine Co today.
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