♥ GIVE Find a Doctor: 800-833-3100 Children’s Connect Health Portal Children's Hospital & Medical Center MENU Endocrinology & Diabetes The endocrine system is made of eight glands that produce many hormones. Hormones go through the bloodstream to the organs and tissues telling various parts of the body how to form and function. These hormones are responsible for growth, development, reproduction, sexual function, mood, and metabolism (how the body converts food and drink to energy). Endocrine disorders occur when the body makes too much or too little of a hormone or doesn’t use the hormone correctly. At our Endocrine Clinic, we evaluate, monitor, and treat children with endocrine disorders, from infancy through adolescence. Make An Appointment Clinic Hours Omaha: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Lincoln: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sioux City: Rotating days two times a month 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Phone 402-955-3871 | Fax 402-955-8738 What Sets Children’S Apart? We are the only providers of pediatric endocrinology care within the state of Nebraska: Our team consists of pediatric endocrinologists, pediatric nurse practitioners and physician assistants, nurse educators, social workers, case managers, dieticians, behavioral health specialists, and child life specialists. We are the only site that provides multispecialty care in one location. Our multispecialty clinics include a Thyroid Clinic and Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) Clinic. Our Diabetes Education Program is the only pediatric-specific program in the state of Nebraska that is accredited by the American Diabetes Association. This accreditation recognizes programs that meet National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education. These standards have been shown to improve results and quality of life for patients with diabetes, reduce hospitalizations, and lower costs of care. The Children’s Omaha endocrinology providers participate in research groups that help them stay abreast of the most up-to-date information on caring for children with endocrine disorders. One of these is the Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet, a research group dedicated to finding a way to prevent type 1 diabetes. Our DRIVE Clinic takes a specialized approach to managing children with diabetes by offering ongoing assistance from providers, behavioral health specialists, social workers, case managers, nurse educators, dieticians, and others support services. Patient Education: Diabetes Learn about caring for your child with diabetes. Read More Conditions We Treat Our team of specialists can diagnose and treat many types of endocrine conditions, including: Adrenal Gland Conditions Diabetes Hyperthyroidism And Hypothyroidism Osteogenesis Imperfecta Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Puberty Concerns Other conditions we treat include: Concerns about your child’s growth Klinefelter Syndrome Noonan Syndrome Prader-Willi Syndrome Russel-Silver Syndrome Septo Optic Dysplasia Turner Syndrome We offer a wide range of treatments and services. These include: Diabetes management: Helping children learn how to lead a healthy, normal life with diabetes. We teach families about checking blood sugar levels, taking insulin, and developing positive habits (e.g., healthy diet, regular exercise) to keep diabetes under control. Insulin pump management: Teaching families how to use their child’s insulin pump — a small computerized device that delivers insulin to a child with diabetes. Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) Training: Teaching families how to use their child’s CGM, which is a small sensor tube that is placed under the skin, where it takes continuous readings of glucose levels. This information can be sent to a receiving device or phone. Growth hormone management: Prescribing hormone injections for children who have growth hormone deficiency. This treatment allows children to grow and develop, and is usually given over the course of several years. Puberty suppression for precocious puberty: Prescribing a medication that suppresses the release of the hormones that stimulate early puberty. Delaying the onset of puberty until the typical age (ages 12 and 16 in boys, and ages 10 and 14 in girls) increases the likelihood that a child will have regular psychosocial development, and will eventually reach a normal adult height. Thyroid Disease management: Prescribing treatment plans and medications for all thyroid conditions, including hypo- and hyperactive thyroids, as well as thyroid cancer. Bisphosphonate infusions: Medications that provide pain relief and improved bone density in children with osteogenesis imperfecta. Caring For The Entire Patient An endocrine disorder doesn’t always start and end with the endocrine system. It can affect other systems of the body, as well as a child’s emotional or psychosocial well-being. That’s why our patients and their families have access to a variety of resources. Social workers, nutritionists, behavioral health specialists, and providers from many different medical specialties are all on hand to support you and your child manage an endocrine disorder. Learn more about our support services. Our Specialists Previous Salaheddin Elrokhsi M.D., MSc Endocrinology Bracha K. Goldsweig M.D. Endocrinology Zoe M. Gonzalez-Garcia M.D. Endocrinology Thyroid Disease Heather Wadams M.D. Endocrinology Next > View all Providers What To Do Next For Patients Make An Appointment To make an appointment, call 402-955-3871 and press ‘1’ to reach Centralized Scheduling. Seeing An Endocrine Specialist When a pediatrician suspects an endocrine problem, your child may be referred to an endocrinologist. Once the pediatrician has made an official referral within the Children’s system, you will be able to schedule an appointment. If your child has diabetes, please bring meters, insulin pumps, and/or continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices to the appointment. Helpful Resources JDRF is committed to improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To seek educational and supportive resources from JDRF resources click here. For Referring Providers The Physicians’ Priority Line is your 24-hour link to pediatric specialists at Children’s for referrals, emergency and urgent consults, physician-to-physician consults, admissions, and transport services. Call 855-850-KIDS (5437). Learn more about referring patients. Coming From Out Of Town? The Carolyn Scott Rainbow House is a 56-room, overnight guest house for families who are coming to Children’s Hospital & Medical Center from more than 60 miles outside of Omaha. About Rainbow House Also Read Support Services Your Child’s Outpatient Visit COVID-19 Updates Just Kids Health Podcast Children’s pediatric experts are here to answer your questions and weigh in on hot topics—to help you keep your child healthy, safe & strong. We’re here for you. Listen In General Contact Info Children's Hospital & Medical Center Specialty Pediatric Center - Endocrinology & Diabetes 8552 Cass Street Omaha, NE 68114 402-955-3871 Find A Doctor (available 24/7): 800-833-3100 Contact Children's Hospital & Medical Center: 402-955-5400 Find A Doctor Find A Location Refer Your Patient / Get A Consult Ask A Medical Librarian Medical conditions can be complex and hard to understand. As a patient family at Children’s, you're able to use the Consumer Health Information Resource Service, free of charge. A medical librarian is available to help you find more information about a condition, or research questions. Access Free Resource Find This Helpful? Share It! Related Links Diabetes Tools & Resources You Can Actually Use Diabetes Patient Education RELATED INFORMATION Monina S. Cabrera MDBracha K. Goldsweig MDEarline J. 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