Paediatric endocrinology
What we do
We provide a regional service that diagnoses and manages endocrine (hormonal) conditions in children. This includes growth and puberty disorders.
We are also part of the pituitary multidisciplinary team which carries our pituitary surgery.
We see most children as outpatients, both at King’s and in several regional outreach clinics, from Woolwich in London to as far afield as Hastings in East Sussex.
Location
Ground floor, Hambleden Wing, King’s College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS
Contact Details
- Main Reception: 020 3299 3431
Patient information leaflets
| Title | File Size | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Glucagon stimulation test for growth hormone (children) | 526 KB |
Conditions we treat
We treat patients with paediatric endocrine conditions including:
- growth disorders
- puberty disorders
- pituitary conditions.
For paediatric diabetes referrals see diabetes.
Booking a patient at King’s
GPs should refer via NHS e-referral (e-RS) wherever possible.
Other ways to refer
Routine Referrals
Other healthcare professionals can make routine referrals by phoning the Endocrine Secretary, tel 020 3299 3431.
Emergency Referrals
Use NHS e-Referral and state that the referral is urgent.
For emergency referrals, contact the Endocrine Secretary, tel 020 3299 3431.
Key Clinical Staff
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr Pankaj Agrawal | Consultant in General Paediatrics and Endocrinology |
| Dr Ved Bhushan Arya | Consultant in Paediatric Endocrine and Diabetes and Honorary Senior Lecturer KCL |
| Dr Charles Buchanan | Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist |
| Dr Simon Chapman | Consultant Paediatric in Endocrinology/Diabetes |
| Miss Jemma Johns | Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist |
| Dr Ritika Kapoor | Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist and Adjunct Senior Lecturer |