Endocrinology

Introduction

As a tertiary paediatric endocrinology unit, we provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for children with a broad range of endocrine disorders and childhood diabetes. Referrals are accepted from both public and private sectors. Our team also provides consultation for HKCH patients under the care of other specialties.

We adopt a holistic, child-friendly and family-centred approach, caring for the child as a whole rather than focusing solely on the disease.

Our multidisciplinary team includes paediatric endocrinologists, paediatricians, nurses, dietitians, clinical psychologists, and physiotherapists. We work closely with other HKCH departments to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.

Regular endocrine outpatient clinics are held for both new referrals and follow-up patients. For patients with particularly complex conditions such as osteogenesis imperfecta, skeletal dysplasia, disorders of sexual differentiation, and thyroid cancer, we run multidisciplinary clinics involving experts from different specialties to ensure seamless care from diagnosis through to long-term management. Inpatient services are also provided by our team.

Our Mission

• To provide high-quality, child and family-centred care for patients with endocrine disorders and diabetes mellitus through a dedicated multidisciplinary team.
• To improve clinical outcomes and quality of life through research, innovation, and continual service enhancement.
• To advance professional and academic development in paediatric endocrinology in Hong Kong through training, education, and research initiatives.
• To collaborate with community partners, including Youth Diabetes Action, to offer psychosocial support, experience sharing, and practical assistance for patients and families.

Scope of Services

We care for children and adolescents under 19 years of age with confirmed or suspected endocrine conditions or diabetes mellitus in outpatient, ambulatory, and inpatient settings.

Our expertise covers a wide range of paediatric endocrine conditions, including:

• Disorders of growth and puberty
• Thyroid disorders
• Adrenal disorders (e.g. congenital adrenal hyperplasia, adrenal tumours and cancer)
• Pituitary and hypothalamic disorders
• Disorders of sex development (DSD)
• Calcium, phosphate, and bone metabolism disorders
• AVP (water balance) and electrolyte disorders
• Genetic and metabolic causes of obesity
• Glycaemic disorders including type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, monogenic diabetes, and hypoglycaemia
• Lipid disorders e.g. familial hypercholesterolaemia
• Menstrual disorders and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Genetic syndromes with endocrine involvement, such as Turner syndrome, Prader–Willi syndrome, and Klinefelter syndrome
• Endocrine tumours (e.g. pituitary tumours, thyroid cancer)

We also offer a range of specialised multidisciplinary team (MDT) programmes and clinics, including:

• Paediatric Diabetes MDT Enhancement Programme with continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) support
• Disorders of Sex Development (DSD) MDT clinic
• Skeletal Dysplasia and Bone Health MDT clinic
• Joint Thyroid MDT clinic
• Paediatric and Adolescent Gynaecology MDT clinic
• Endocrine Genetic MDT clinic
• Metabolic and Bariatric MDT clinic

Advanced diagnostics and therapies

Our team provides state-of-the-art diagnostic, monitoring, and therapeutic services supported by a multidisciplinary framework. We utilise advanced endocrine investigations, including genetic and molecular diagnostics, and comprehensive imaging assessments in collaboration with other HKCH teams.

For children with complex or rare disorders, we offer individualised management plans. Our team works closely with surgical, oncological, genetic, and metabolic specialists to ensure that each child receives optimal and coordinated care from diagnosis through transition to adulthood.

We are committed to advancing paediatric endocrine care through innovation, collaboration, and compassion, ensuring every child receives the best possible care to a healthy life.

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