Paediatrics · Endocrinology
Hormones, growth & development, in expert hands
Hormones quietly shape how a child grows, develops and matures. When something in that finely-tuned system is out of step — growth that's slowed, puberty that's early or late, diabetes or a thyroid concern — our paediatric endocrinology care brings specialist expertise and a calm, reassuring hand.
What it's for
The hormones behind healthy growing up
Paediatric endocrinology is the specialist care of hormones and the glands that make them in children — the system that governs growth, puberty, energy, blood sugar and so much of how a child develops. Because these hormones work in delicate balance, small imbalances can have noticeable effects on a growing body.
A paediatric endocrinologist looks at the whole picture — a child's growth over time, their development, family history and test results — to tell what's a normal variation and what benefits from treatment. Many concerns turn out to be reassuringly normal; others are very treatable when caught early.
The aim is healthy growth, steady development and confident, well children.
Conditions we treat
The full range of children's hormonal health
From growth and puberty to diabetes, thyroid and bone health, we assess and manage the whole spectrum of paediatric endocrine concerns.
Growth concerns
Puberty & development
Diabetes & blood sugar
Thyroid conditions
Weight & metabolism
Bone, adrenal & more
Worried about your child's growth or development? If in doubt — just ask.
Why specialist care matters
Growth and hormones need a trained eye
Knowing what's a normal variation and what needs attention is the heart of paediatric endocrinology — and it's exactly what a specialist assessment provides.
Timing is everything
Growth and puberty follow a window. Assessing a concern early means treatment, if it's needed, can work with a child's natural development rather than against it.
The pattern tells the story
A single measurement rarely means much — it's growth tracked over time that reveals whether a child is thriving or needs a closer look.
Reassurance, often
Many worries — a late growth spurt, a slightly early change — turn out to be normal variations. Sometimes the most valuable outcome is peace of mind.
Care around the family
We work closely with your paediatrician and, for conditions like diabetes, support the whole family with education and day-to-day confidence.
Our approach
Careful assessment, clear answers
Good paediatric endocrinology is patient and precise — building a picture over time, explaining every step, and only treating when it genuinely helps a child grow and develop well.
What to expect
A calm, unhurried assessment
From first consultation through ongoing care, you'll always understand what's being checked and why.
Consultation
Time to understand your concern, your child's history and family background, with growth measurements and a gentle examination.
Assessment
Growth plotted over time, plus blood tests or hormone studies on-site where they're needed to build the full picture.
Diagnosis & plan
A clear explanation of what's going on — reassurance if it's a normal variation, or a treatment plan tailored to your child.
Ongoing care
Regular review to track growth and development and adjust treatment, with support for the whole family where needed.
When to book
Signs worth a specialist check
If any of these sound familiar, an assessment can bring answers and reassurance. Trust your instincts — you know your child best.
Your specialist
Dr. Mireille El Bejjani
Our Paediatric Endocrinologist cares for children's growth, hormones and development — from growth and puberty concerns to diabetes and thyroid conditions — with careful, patient assessment and a warm, reassuring manner, working hand in hand with our wider paediatric team.
Good to know
Paediatric endocrinology, answered
Answers, and reassurance
Book a paediatric endocrinology visit
A growth worry, a question about puberty, or a diabetes or thyroid concern — book online or message us and we'll find a time that suits your family.
