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The Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes at Children's National Hospital is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 10 programs in the nation. We are a nationally recognized leader in treating a variety of endocrine disorders. Our team is dedicated to providing quality care and innovative treatment to our patients.

Our Providers

Our pediatric specialists provide personalized care for your child’s physical, mental and emotional health needs.

Contact Information

To make an appointment, please call 1-888-884-BEAR (2327). For information, call 202-476-3440.

Choosing Children’s National for Endocrinology and Diabetes Care

Children’s National has a dedicated team of endocrinologists that have the expertise to recognize, diagnose and treat your child’s complex endocrine disorders. This in-depth knowledge allows us to take a holistic approach to your child’s care, anticipating his or her needs before, during and after an issue is discovered.

Highlights of our program include:

  • Innovative research that can help your child today. Our physicians practice ‘bench-to-bedside’ care, using their research knowledge and findings to inform your child’s treatment. We offer access to many clinical trials and participate in a number of studies for kids with undiagnosed growth disorders.  
  • Unparalleled expertise and care. Our multidisciplinary team not only includes board-certified endocrinologists and diabetes educators, but we also have nutritionists, social workers, physical therapists and psychologists. Everyone works hand-in-hand to ensure that your child’s physical, mental and emotional needs are being met. Meet the team
  • Diabetes Program (Childhood and Adolescent). Children’s National is home to one of the nation’s leading American Diabetes Association (ADA) recognized diabetes programs. From carefully planning meals, to remembering to check blood sugar levels, we focus on educating our patients and their families on how to manage diabetes.
  • Support services. We offer specialized classes and nutritional offerings for children with endocrine disorders, including diabetes. Our state-of-the-art Diabetes Care Complex provides all of the support services that families need in one location. In addition to exam rooms, there are classrooms for education sessions about medication management, a teaching kitchen for food demonstrations, a gym for personalized exercise instruction, telehealth capabilities for families who live farther away and a multipurpose room that gives us the ability to perform clinical trials and intravenous infusions. 
  • Conditions we treat. There is a reason that thousands of parents entrust their children to our care at Children's National. Paired with our exceptional care and expert specialist, we treat a wide variety of endocrine conditions.

Important Information

Appointments

Prescription Refills

Emergency Calls

Telehealth Appointments

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Online Appointment Scheduling Available for Existing Patients

If your child is an existing patient, you can schedule their appointments online through the MyChildrensNational patient portal. Learn more information about the patient portal and how to sign up.

On-Site Food Pharmacy Program

The Capital Area Food Bank and Children’s National Hospital offer children with prediabetes and diabetes who are experiencing food insecurity to leave their visits with nutritious groceries from an on-site “food pharmacy.”

For Referring Providers

If you are a provider requesting an expedited appointment for a problem that cannot wait, or to receive an opinion as to whether an abnormal lab test, x-ray or growth chart merits a full consultation, please use the referral request form.

Locations

All Endocrinology and Diabetes Locations

Patient Stories

  • Sep 05, 2020

    Lakin's Story

    For the Bassler family, this past spring was filled with big changes and new learnings about type 1 diabetes. For Lakin, it was about learning to live with her disease.

Family Resources

Books By Our Endocrinologists

Care that Helps Diabetes Patients Grow Up Stronger

Mental Health Care for Diabetes Patients

Future-Focused Education

We are training the next generation of endocrine specialists at Children's National. Our dynamic fellowship program provides in-depth experience and education to ensure you become exceptional leaders and researchers within the field of pediatric endocrinology.