Dr. Lauren A Pankratz M.D.
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
5107 Medical Dr San Antonio TX, 78229About
Dr. Lauren Pankratz is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Pankratz specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions.
Education and Training
Ohio State University College of Medicine 2005
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Gynecomastia
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
- Thyroiditis
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