Endocrine glands produce the body’s hormones that send signals throughout the entire body to regulate metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sexual function, reproduction, sleep, and mood, among other things.

While diabetes is a well-known endocrine condition, there is a wide range of other disorders that affect both adults and children. USF Health has experts in both pediatric and adult endocrinology who are specially trained to diagnose and treat endocrine conditions.

Our providers offer inpatient treatment at Tampa General Hospital and continuous services. The majority of our pediatric endocrine patients are seen at Shriners Hospital on the USF Campus. Stimulation testing for growth hormone deficiency, precocious puberty, adrenal insufficiency and Biphosphonate infusions are performed there.

Before visiting an endocrinologist, most patients see their primary care doctor or provider who will refer you to an endocrinologist because a hormonal condition is suspected.

To schedule an appointment with a pediatric endocrinologist at Shriners please call (813) 821-8011.
Records may be faxed to (813) 866-7742