Pediatric Endocrinology
The Division of Endocrinology at Lurie Children’s treats more children with hormone (endocrine) disorders than any other hospital in Illinois. We are nationally known for our physicians’ expertise, high-quality patient care and state-of-the-art diagnostic testing. Our division is nationally-ranked by U.S.News & World Report for pediatric diabetes and endocrinology. Lurie Children’s also is the regional referral center for children with thyroid cancer.
In partnership with La Rabida Children’s Hospital, our endocrinology staff manage one of Chicago’s American Diabetes Association-certified pediatric diabetes programs, demonstrating our high standards for diabetes care. We are committed to tracking important patient measures and working to prevent complications of the disease. We care for more than 2,000 patients with diabetes, making us one of the largest diabetes programs in the state.
In addition to outpatient care, the team provides inpatient care at both Lurie Children’s main hospital and the neonatal intensive care unit at Prentice Women's Hospital.
We believe in family-centered care, which means we care for the whole family along with the patient. We will help you create a customized care plan for your child. We act as advocates in the community to ensure access to care and programs. We also work with schools to make sure that the facility is safe and prepared for the needs of children with diabetes and other endocrine disorders.
Additionally, we provide education, guidance and support to our patient families. Lurie Children’s offers many family services, including a program to help teens and their families transition from pediatric to adult care.
Nationally-Ranked Care
Lurie Children's is nationally-ranked for pediatric diabetes and endocrinology by U.S.News & World Report.
Conditions We Treat
Our physicians make every attempt to stay at the forefront of treatment advances, making sure they provide our patients with the best care possible. We take specialized and evidence-based approaches to diagnosing and treating children’s endocrinology conditions.
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
- Delayed Puberty (Late Puberty)
- Diabetes
- Diabetes
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Differences of Sex Development
- Failure to Thrive
- Fragility Fractures
- Growth Problems
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypopituitarism
- Hypothyroidism
- Juvenile Osteoporosis
- Klinefelter Syndrome
- Low Bone Density
- Metabolic Bone Disease
- Multiple Fractures
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Parathyroid Disorders
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Precocious (Early) Puberty
- Thyroid Cancer
Diagnostic Tests
We offer sophisticated diagnostic tests, such as:
- High-resolution ultrasound guidance to biopsy (aspirate) thyroid nodules
- Provocative testing to suppress or stimulate the release of a particular hormone (dynamic endocrine testing)
- Growth hormone stimulation: Diagnoses growth hormone deficiency by measuring the blood’s hormone level blood after a child receives a medication that triggers the release of growth hormone, such as arginine amino acid
- Gonadotropin-releasing hormone stimulation: Identifies early (precocious) puberty
Specialists
Our entire staff is dedicated to evaluating and treating infants, children and teenagers. Our team includes:
- Board-certified pediatric endocrinologists
- Pediatric nurse practitioners
- Registered nurses
- Certified diabetes educators
- A registered dietician
- A social worker
- A clinical psychologist
We also work with other Lurie Children’s specialists, including:
- Cardiologists
- Ear, nose and throat physicians
- Geneticists
- Interventional radiologists
- Neonatologists
- Urologists
Reema L. Habiby, MD
Division Head, Endocrinology; Mae and Benjamin Allen Founders’ Board Professor
Apoorva Aekka, MD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Monica E. Bianco, MD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Wendy J. Brickman, MD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Sean E. DeLacey, MD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Justin Dey, MD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Abigayil C. Dieguez, MD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Courtney A. Finlayson, MD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Naomi R. Fogel, MD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology; Medical Director, Diabetes Program
Naiomi Gunaratne-Breaux, MD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Jami L. Josefson, MD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology; Children's Research Fund Junior Board Research Scholar
Priya Khanna, MD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Farah M. Khatoon, DO
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Juan J. Lado, MD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Laura Levin, DO
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Mary K. McCauley, MD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Jennifer L. Miller, MD, CCD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology; Medical Director, Bone Health Program
Guido J. Mora Calderon, MD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Jill H. Samis, MD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Anita N. Swamy, MD
Medical Director and Program Co-director, Chicago Children’s Diabetes Center at La Rabida Children’s Hospital; Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Laura C. Torchen, MD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
J. Whitehead, MD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Areej Younes, MD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Cristina M. Cacciatore, APRN-NP, PNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Endocrinology
Sara M. Fruendt, APRN-NP
Family Nurse Practitioner, Endocrinology
Lucya Jaramillo, APRN-NP
Family Nurse Practitioner, Endocrinology
Arpana S. Bindiganavle, NP, DNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Endocrinology
Harini Kolluri, MD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Stelios Mantis, MD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Carla Z. Minutti, MD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Sarah F. Shaaban, MD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Anna Spagnoli, MD
Attending Physician, Endocrinology
Kenan Qin, MD
Member, Children's Community Physician Association
Lisa Arteaga, MS, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian, Clinical Nutrition; Endocrinology
Katherine Pisabaj, RDN
Registered Dietician
Make an Appointment
We offer easy online scheduling for your child's endocrinology needs.
Our Locations
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park
2515 N. Clark Street/467 W. Deming Place
Chicago, Illinois 60614-3393
1.800.543.7362
Lurie Children's at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital Pediatric Outpatient Center
25 N. Winfield Road
East Entrance
Winfield, Illinois 60190
630.933.6631
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Arlington Heights
Busse Center for Specialty Medicine
880 W. Central Rd, Ste 6400
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005
312.227.5410
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Lake Forest
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Campus
900 N. Westmoreland, Suite 110 (Bays Medical Office Building, 1st Floor)*
Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
312.227.1010
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in New Lenox
1870 N. Silver Cross Blvd. (formerly Clinton Street)
Suite 100
New Lenox, Illinois 60451
312.227.3620
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Northbrook
1131 Techny Road
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
312.227.7600
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Westchester
Surgical Treatment Center
2301 Enterprise Drive
Westchester, Illinois 60154
312.227.7900
Lurie Children's Hospital Outpatient Center in Grayslake
1475 E. Belvidere Rd. (Rte. 120)
Suite 285, Pavilion C
Grayslake, Illinois 60030-2012
312.227.2220
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
225 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.227.4000
Lurie Children’s Hospital Outpatient Center in Skokie
3722 W. Touhy Avenue
Skokie, Illinois 60076
312.227.5600
Rush Adult & Pediatric Primary Care
1645 W. Jackson Blvd.
Suite 215 Westgate Building
Chicago, IL 60612
312.942.3034
Endocrinology News & Stories
Lurie Children’s Is Again Ranked #1 Pediatric Hospital in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago continues to be recognized as #1 in Illinois in the U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals annual rankings.
Marisol's Journey to Beating Pediatric Thyroid Cancer
With the support of Lurie Children's Pediatric Thyroid Program, Marisol's diagnosis of thyroid cancer has not stopped her from pursuing her goals.
Newsweek Ranks Lurie Children’s Hospital #1 in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Nationally
Lurie Children’s ranked #1 in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery in Newsweek’s list of 'America’s Best Children’s Hospitals 2024,' and was listed in the top 10 in three other specialties.
The Falasz Family Finds Comfort in Their Care Team After Turner Syndrome Diagnosis
At 18 months, Rose was diagnosed with a genetic condition that she'd have to manage the rest of her life - Mosaic Turner Syndrome. Thankfully, her parents found immense comfort in the experts at Lurie Children's.
From Patient to Nurse- Meet Molly Fruecht, Diabetes Nurse Educator
After spending her childhood in Lurie Children's Diabetes Program, Molly now serves as the Diabetes Nurse Educator.
Bionic Pancreas Improves Type 1 Diabetes Management in Kids and Adults
Research
Patients and family members have the chance to participate in clinical trials and multicenter studies that are helping advance the treatment of endocrine disorders, including type 1 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and mother and child-related hormone disorders.
Training & Education
We partner with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine to train tomorrow’s leading pediatric physicians. The Division of Endocrinology offers a fellowship in pediatric endocrinology. Review the Feinberg School’s information to learn how to apply.
Philanthropy
Private contributions help support exciting new discoveries in our care and research. Gifts also allow us to hire talented healthcare professionals and train tomorrow’s specialists.
Your support is vital in helping us continue to make a difference in the lives of patients and families. Lurie Children’s relies on philanthropic funding to enhance its programs, services and research for children. To learn more, please e-mail the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation at foundation@luriechildrens.org or call 312.227.7500.