New patient visits are offered weekly on weekdays from 8 am to 4pm and will take approximately one hour.
Appointments may include:
A detailed medical history and physical examination
Growth and development assessment
Review of previous investigations
Discussion of diagnosis and treatment options
Education and follow-up planning
Blood work or other tests may be requested as part of your child's assessment.
Many endocrine conditions require ongoing care. Our team will partner with you and your family to provide support over time. During your time with us, you will meet several people who will teach you about your condition and its management. To get to know us better, here is a description of each team member's role.
Paediatric Endocrinologist
- A pediatric endocrinologist is a specially trained doctor who has experience treating children and adolescents 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 the possible condition your child may have and how to manage it at home.
- This physician is available to you at your regular follow-up appointments.
Paediatric Endocrinology Registered Nurse
- A registered nurse with additional education and experience in endocrinology will help you understand your condition, medications and routines for managing your condition.
- The nurse is available to you at the time of diagnosis and in subsequent follow-up appointments. The nurse is also available by phone/email between clinic appointments for urgent issues.
Pediatric Medical Day Unit (PMDU) Clinic Nurses
- Registered nurses who provide day-to-day care in the pediatric medical day unit.
- You may be involved with the staff nurses around medical investigations and procedures.
PMDU Medical Clerk
- A Medical Clerk will be responsible for booking your follow up appointment and any other PMDU blood work or endocrine tests that your condition might require.
Social Worker
- A social worker is available to provide emotional support and counselling to patients and their families. They will help you deal with the changes involved in adjusting to your child’s diagnosis.
- You may find it helpful to discuss personal, financial and family concerns that arise. The social worker can give you information about community resources to help with living expenses and the cost of medications.
- The social worker is available to you at the time of diagnosis and in subsequent follow-up appointments.
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 counselling if changes in your diet will help your condition.
After your first appointment
After we have completed the initial assessment, our team will meet to collaborate on an individualized health care plan for you.
Follow-up appointments
Follow-up appointments are offered weekly on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and should take from 15 to 60 minutes.
