The Paediatric Endocrinology Program at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) provides specialized, comprehensive care for infants, children, and adolescents with hormonal, metabolic, growth, and diabetes-related conditions.
Care is delivered through a combination of general paediatric endocrinology clinics and specialized multidisciplinary clinics, allowing children and families to receive both broad endocrine care and condition-specific expertise. The program works closely with Children’s Hospital at LHSC and the Schulich School of Medicine at Western University to support excellence in clinical care, education, and research.
General Paediatric Endocrinology Clinic
The General Paediatric Endocrinology Clinic provides assessment and ongoing care for a wide range of endocrine conditions, including:
- Growth disorders
- Puberty-related concerns
- Thyroid disease
- Adrenal disorders
- Hypoglycaemia and other metabolic conditions
Patients may be followed long term in this clinic or referred to one of our specialized clinics when more focused care is required.
The allied health team comprises registered nurses specialized in paediatric endocrinology, who work closely with paediatric endocrinologists to support medical management, education, and family well-being.
Clinic Team Members include:
- Dr. Cheril Clarson
- Dr. Patricia Gallego
- Dr. Robert Stein
- Dr. Andrea Ens
- Dr. Funmbi Babalola
- Dr. Marina Ybarra
- Dr. Kristina Pabedinskas
- Kristen Langdon, RN
- Jana Haylor, RN
- David Mansour, Pharmacist
Paediatric Diabetes Program
The Paediatric Diabetes Program at LHSC provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for children and adolescents living with all types of diabetes. The program supports patients and families from diagnosis through long-term management, including transitioning to adult-care, with a strong focus on education, diabetes technology, and psychosocial support.
The allied health team comprises registered nurses and registered dietitians, who are all Certified Diabetes Educators. The team also includes registered social workers and a child psychologist, who work closely with paediatric endocrinologists to support medical management, education, and family well-being.
Services include:
- Care for children and adolescents with Type 1, Type 2 and other forms of diabetes
- Insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
- Individualized diabetes education for children, youth, and families
- Psychosocial and nutritional support
- Transition planning to adult diabetes care
Learn more: https://www.lhsc.on.ca/diabetes
Clinic Team Members include:
- Dr. Patricia Gallego
- Dr. Robert Stein
- Dr. Andrea Ens
- Dr. Funmbi Babalola
- Dr. Kristina Pabedinskas
- Dr. Marina Ybarra
- Jon Hogeterp, RN
- Denise Powe, RN
- Julie Munn, RN
- Tasha Hamilton, RD
- Johanna Kaipainen, RD
- Marnie Van Esbroeck, RD
- Brian Seeley, RSW
- Lori Sheidow, RSW
Specialized Clinics
Rare Bone Disease Clinic
The Rare Bone Disease Clinic provide specialized care for children and adolescents with rare skeletal dysplasia. This clinic is affiliated with Shriners Hospital for Children’s Canada.
Conditions managed in this clinic include:
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Pediatric Osteoporosis
Achondroplasia, Hypochondroplasia
FGF 23 mediated (i.e X-Linked Hypophosphatemic Rickets) and non-FGF 23 mediated Hypophosphatemic Rickets
Vitamin D dependent Rickets type 1, 2,3 ( Please note, we don’t see classic nutritional vitamin D deficiency. Only the rare forms outlined above)
Osteopetrosis
Hypercalcemia
Other rare Skeletal Dysplasia such as Larson Syndrome, Epiphyseal Dysplasia, CTNNB1 related osteoporosis and etc.
Learn more: https://www.lhsc.on.ca/about-lhsc/childrens-hospital-and-shriners-are-bringing-paediatric-care-close-to-home
This is a multi-disciplinary team with a one stop shop approach for rare bone diseases.
Clinic Team Members include:
Dr. Funmbi Babalola, pediatric endocrinologist
Dr. Angie Moresco, pediatric geneticist
Dr. Debra Bartley, pediatric orthopedic surgeon
Dr. Ian Ross, pediatric radiologist
Jana Haylor, RN
Rossetia Ho, genetic counsellor
Carolyn Jaeger, physiotherapist
Paediatric Healthy Eating, Activity & Lifestyle (HEAL) Program
The Paediatric HEAL Program is a family-centred program for children and adolescents living with obesity and related health concerns. The program focuses on sustainable lifestyle changes and available pharmacotherapy to support physical, emotional, and metabolic health.
The allied health team comprises registered nurses, a registered dietitian, a master/registered social worker, a children’s physiotherapist, a clinical coordinator and an administrative assistant, working collaboratively to support children and families.
The HEAL Program offers:
Medical assessment and monitoring
Nutrition and physical activity guidance
Behavioural and mental health support
Guidance when medication is a possibility
Family-focused goal setting
Long-term follow-up and support
Learn more: https://www.lhsc.on.ca/heal-program
Clinic Team Members include:
Dr. Marina Ybarra
Julie Sadler, RN
Aliya Durnez, RN
Amelia McHugh, RD
Anu James, MSW/RSW
Dayna Kain, PT
Daniela McVicar, clinical coordinator
Mylene Trojman, administrative assistant
Gender Pathways
The Gender Pathways Program provides multi-disciplinary gender-affirming care to transgender and gender non-conforming children and adolescents.
The allied health team includes a nurse practitioner, nursing, social work, psychotherapy, and peer mentorship. The allied health team works closely with paediatric endocrinology and adolescent medicine specialist to support patients and families.
Care includes:
Assessment and ongoing support
Collaboration with mental health and allied health providers
Hormonal management when indicated
Family-centred education and shared decision-making
Learn more: https://www.lhsc.on.ca/gender-pathways-service
Gynaecology / Endocrinology Clinic
The Gynaecology / Endocrinology Clinic provides coordinated care for adolescents with conditions affecting reproductive and endocrine health.
This multidisciplinary clinic supports patients with:
Early or delayed puberty
Menstrual disorders including amenorrhea (absence of periods)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Other gynaecologic–endocrine conditions
Clinic Team Members include:
Dr. Andrea Ens, pediatric endocrinologist
Dr. Carol King, pediatric gynecologist
Kristen Langdon, RN
Oncology – Late Effects Endocrinology Clinic
The Oncology – Late Effects Endocrinology Clinic provides specialized endocrine follow-up for childhood cancer survivors who are at risk for, or experiencing, hormone-related late effects of cancer treatment.
Care focuses on:
Growth and pubertal development
Thyroid and pituitary function
Long-term endocrine surveillance
Clinic Team Members include:
Dr. Patricia Gallego
Kristen Langdon, RN
