Endocrinology
Providing Exceptional Care for Children and Adolescents With Diabetes and Endocrine Disorders
A Lifetime of Personalized Care
Meet Dr. Kamboj
Endocrinology at Nationwide Children's
Hormone and metabolic disorders can affect a child’s growth, development and overall well-being. The Section of Endocrinology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital provides comprehensive care from birth to 21 years of age for a wide array of endocrine and hormone disorders, including disorders of growth, puberty, thyroid, adrenal gland, bone and calcium, diabetes insipidus, all types of diabetes, and genetic endocrine conditions.
Our specialists provide excellent medical care by combining advanced diagnostics, innovative treatments and family-centered care to diagnose and treat a wide range of endocrine system conditions. As one of the nation’s leading pediatric hospitals, we deliver care grounded in research, collaboration and a deep commitment to improving lifelong outcomes.
Whether your child needs evaluation for a new endocrinology concern or requires long-term management of a complex endocrine disorder, we’re here to provide expert care, education and support at every stage of your journey.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Endocrinology.
New Patients
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About Endocrinology
Consistently ranked as a top pediatric endocrinology program by U.S. News and World Report, the team at Nationwide Children’s includes board-certified pediatric endocrinologists, advanced practice providers, certified diabetes educators, registered dietitians, nurses, psychologists and other specialists. We collaborate with other specialties, including genetics, oncology, pulmonology, neurology, nephrology, surgical specialties, primary care, the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition, and behavioral health, to develop personalized treatment plans that meet each patient’s unique needs.
We combine nationally recognized clinical expertise with innovative research, advanced technology and family-centered care to help every patient achieve the best possible health outcomes and quality of life.
What Does an Endocrinologist Treat?
An endocrinologist treats conditions that affect the body’s hormones, endocrine glands and organs, which make up the endocrine system. The body makes many hormones, which contribute to growth, puberty, metabolism, stress, sleep, and many other essential bodily functions. That’s why it’s so important to work with specialists to provide comprehensive, coordinated care for every person seen.
Our team treats a wide range of endocrine conditions, including:
Endocrinology:
- Adrenal Insufficiency
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)- commonly involves 21-hydroxylase deficiency
- Amenorrhea
- Brain Tumor
- Calcium and Bone Disorders
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Gonad Disorder
- Graves Disease
- Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Hypoglycemia- not diabetes related
- Hypothyroid
- Pituitary Disease
- Precocious Puberty
- Puberty, Delayed
- Short Stature/Growth Failure
Diabetes:
- New onset diabetes (hard stop messaging: call 614-355-0221 or 1-877-355-0221 to speak to a physician directly)
- Known diagnosis and management of T1D
- Known diagnosis and management of T2D
- Family member with T1D; interested in screening for risk of T1D development
- Cystic Fibrosis related diabetes
- Impaired glucose tolerance
- Insulin resistance
- Interest in GLP-1 medication
Specialty Clinics:
- 22q Deletion Syndrome
- Prader-Willi Syndrome
- Turner Syndrome
- Thyroid Nodule or Thyroid Cancer
- Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (formerly PCOS)
Specialized Programs for Rare and Complex Endocrine Disorders
The Section of Endocrinology combines nationally recognized expertise with multidisciplinary care, innovative research and commitment to continuous quality improvement. From common endocrine conditions to rare genetic disorders, our specialized programs bring together experts across disciplines to deliver personalized care that helps children thrive throughout every stage of growth and development.
Integrated care across specialties
While many children’s hospitals provide general endocrinology services, Nationwide Children's has developed dedicated multidisciplinary clinics for conditions that often require lifelong care. This integrated model allows patients with complex medical conditions to receive coordinated care from multiple pediatric specialists in a single program, including:
- General Endocrinology Clinic
- Specialty Endocrinology clinics
- Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (Formerly PCOS)
- Turner Syndrome Clinic
- Prader Willi Syndrome Clinic
- Diabetes Clinic
- Type 1
- Type 2
- Multidisciplinary clinics
- Bone Marrow Transplant Long Term Follow-Up Comprehensive Care
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Clinic
- Metabolic Bone Clinic
- Neuro-Oncology
- 22q Deletion Syndrome
- Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation (TPIAT)
- Specialized Program that Respects Individuals and Nurtures Growth (SPRING)
- Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes
Resources for Families
Families can access a wide range of educational materials, including guides on managing diabetes, understanding thyroid function, navigating puberty differences, and supporting healthy growth. Our team provides hands‑on training for insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, and medication administration.
We offer family support services, including nutrition counseling, behavioral health resources, and social work assistance. Families can also find information on scheduling appointments, preparing for visits, and connecting with community programs designed to support children with endocrine conditions.
- Your Child's Diabetes Care Team
- Managing Your Diabetes Resource Book
- Diabetes Calculator for Kids
- 10 Things to Know About Type 1 Diabetes Blog
- Community programs and classes
- Treatment guides (insulin therapy, hormone replacement, growth hormone injections)
- Appointment preparation tips
- Support services (nutrition counseling, behavioral health, social work)
- Links to patient portals, forms, and contact information
Meet Our Team
Our dedicated experts know that whether your child has an acute or chronic endocrine disorder, everything matters.
We offer expert medical care. We offer help. And we offer hope.
Meet Our Leadership
Joan C. Han
Joan Han, MD, is Division Chief of Endocrinology at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Manmohan K. Kamboj
Manmohan K. Kamboj, MD, is Section Chief of Endocrinology at Nationwide Children's Hospital.
Our Clinics
Endocrinology maintains clinics on the main campus of Nationwide Children’s Hospital, as well as at other locations in Ohio.
For clinic questions, call us at (614) 722-4425.
Resources for Providers
Inside Endocrinology
Conditions We Treat
- 22q Deletion Syndrome
- Adrenal Hypoplasia Congenita
- Adrenal Tumor
- Ambiguous Genitalia
- Amenorrhea
- Anorchia
- Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndromes
- Brain Tumors
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
- Cystic Fibrosis - Related Diabetes
- Delayed Growth
- Diabetes: MODY
- Differences/ Disorders of Sexual Development
- Gonadal Failure
- Graves' Disease
- Gynecomastia
- Hypercalcemia
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypothyroidism
- Insulin Resistance
- Insulinoma
- Klinefelter Syndrome
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes
- Multiple Pituitary Hormone Deficiencies
- Neonatal Diabetes
- Neonatal Hypothyroidism
- Noonan Syndrome
- Osteoporosis/ Osteopenia
- Overactive Adrenal Glands
- Overgrowth Syndromes
- Panhypopituitarism
- Parathyroid Disorders
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Prader Willi Syndrome
- Pre Diabetes
- Premature Adrenarche
- Premature Thelarche
- Prolactinoma
- Russell-Silver Syndrome
- Short Stature
- Turner Syndrome
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
