Conditions We Treat

Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when your body makes insulin but does not know how to use it well. This is called insulin resistance. Insulin is a hormone that is made in the pancreas that helps glucose (sugar) get into cells and make energy. Currently, diabetes has no cure.

Types of Chromosome Abnormalities

Detailed information on the different types of chromosome abnormality

Types of Hearing Loss in Children

A look at the 3 different types of hearing loss and what causes them.

Types of Surgery for Children

Surgery doesn't always mean large incisions. Minimally invasive surgery is often used today. This uses small cuts, and allows a child to recover faster and with less pain.

Types of Visual Screening Tests for Babies and Children

Many types of vision tests can be used to check your child's ability to see. Some of them can be used at any age, and some are used based on your child's age and understanding.

Umbilical Hernia

Understanding Informed Consent

You will be asked to sign an informed consent form. It states in detail that you understand the risks and benefits of your child's surgery.

Understanding Words for a Child's Skin Condition

A helpful look at some of the terms a healthcare provider may use to describe your child's skin condition.

Understanding Your Child's Lymphatic System

Detailed information on the lymphatic system.

Undescended Testicle

Testicles are formed prior to birth in the abdomen below the kidneys, and progressively descend during pregnancy from the abdomen through the groin into the scrotum. An undescended testicle is a testis that fails to descend into the scrotum.

Unicameral Bone Cyst

Although unicameral bone cysts are benign, active unicameral bone cysts can cause bones to weaken or fracture.