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Sinai > Medical Services > The Herman & Walter Samuelson Children's Hospital at Sinai > Pediatric Endocrinology Pediatric Endocrinology

The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic endocrinology services for children, from infancy through young adulthood. Our treatment team includes pediatric endocrinologists, pediatric endocrinology nurses, dietitians and social workers, who work together with the primary care physicians to give your child the highest level of care.

Depending on the nature of the illness, your child may need only one consultation with a pediatric endocrinologist or may become a long-term patient. Your family benefits from a very personal approach to care, similar to the experience of visiting a physician in a private practice. Your child is typically treated by the same physician, who knows the medical history and family background information. This continuity of care contributes to more positive health care outcomes. We value the critical role that parents play in keeping their children healthy. As a key member of our health care team, you have access to all members of your child’s medical care team and participate in making all decisions about your child’s care.

Conditions Treated

• Adrenal abnormalities
• Calcium abnormalities
• Chromosomal abnormalities
• Diabetes
• Growth disorders
• Pituitary disorders
• Puberty-related disorders, including precocious puberty and delayed puberty
• Rickets
• Thyroid abnormalities

Specialty Services

• Endocrine testing capabilities like specialized endocrine stimulation and tolerance tests of the adrenal and pituitary glands
• Outpatient testing for growth hormone evaluation
• Growth hormone therapy
• Outpatient infusion services in our infusion center to administer medication

Patient Forms

• New Patient Packet
• New Patient Medical Information
• Release of Medical Records
• Release of Medical Records for Schools and Other Forms
• Driving Directions

After hours, you can reach the doctor on call for emergencies only by calling 410-601-8331.

Division Head

Debra R. Counts , M.D. 410-601-8331

Physicians

Karen M. Armour , M.D. 410-601-8331

Pediatric Endocrine Nurse Coordinator
Shoshana Sanders, R.N., B.S.N.

Blood Glucose Logs

• Lantus or Levemir Patients
• Insulin Pump Patients

Office Hours and Locations

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Medical Office Building 2411 W. Belvedere Ave.  Suite 205 Baltimore, MD 21215 Fax: 410-601-8859	Quarry Lake 2700 Quarry Lake Drive Suite 270 Baltimore, MD 21206
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