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Paediatric Endocrinology

Where can you find us?	Clinic: E4 (Paediatric Medical Day Unit) Doctor’s Offices: E6-220
Who to contact with questions?	The office of you’re a-Paediatric Endocrinologist or the Nurse Clinician
Who to contact when you are making a referral?	Fax: 519-685-8105 Telephone: 519-685-8138 or 8139

Our Program

We will teach you about your endocrine condition and its management. A brief description follows of the different professionals involved so that you will understand their roles and how each one can be of help to you.

Paediatric Endocrinologist

A paediatrician with specialized training and experience in the management of children with hormone disorders. Your child's medical care will be supervised by this physician. He or she will also spend time with you and your child discussing management of the hormone disorder at home. This physician is available to you at your regular check-ups every 3-6 months.

Nurse Clinician

A registered nurse with additional education and experience will help you understand your condition, medications and routines for managing your condition. The nurse clinician is available to you at the time of diagnosis and in subsequent follow-up appointments and telephone calls.

Social Worker

A counselor who will help you deal with the changes involved in adjusting to your child's diagnosis. The social worker will listen to your concerns and provide emotional support. Sometimes, practical help (e.g. financial) or referral to a community resource is indicated. The social worker is available to you at the time of diagnosis and in subsequent follow-up appointments.

Paediatric Medical Day Unit (PMDU) Clinic Nurses

They are registered nurses who provide day-to-day care in the medical day unit. You may be involved with the staff nurses around medical investigations and procedures.

Dietitian

A team member who has studied nutrition and the effect of food on the human body. The dietitian is available to you to provide counseling if changes in your diet will benefit the condition being treated.

Contact Information

NAME	SPECIALTY	TELEPHONE
Dr. C. Clarson	Paediatric Endocrinologist	519-685-8138
Dr. R. Stein	Paediatric Endocrinologist	519-685-8139
Susan Rybansky	Nurse Clinician	519-685-8500 x 52422
Johanna Kaipainen	Dietician	519-685-8500 x 53517
Ruth Aitchison	Social Worker	519-685-8500 x 57915
Brian Seeley	Social Worker	519-685-8500 x 52456

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