maimonides patient portal pediatric endocrinology

Why choose Maimonides pediatric hospital?

Endocrine stimulation tests. Glucose sensor placement and reading. Insulin pump education and management. Thyroid sonogram. Our dedicated team of skilled physicians, nurses, diabetic educators, and nutritionists are here for you and your child. Call (718) 283-7500 to make an …

Where can I find more information about Maimonides Medical Center's policies and practices?

We offer the following services to endocrinology patients at Maimonides: Hormone therapy/medication. Thyroid surgery. Parathyroid surgery. Radiation therapy. Continuous glucose monitoring. Insulin pump management. Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration of the thyroid. …

What is the Michigan Department of Endocrinology?

Maimonides Division of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes. 160 E 32nd St, New York NY 10016. Call Directions. (212) 263-5940. 948 48th St, Brooklyn NY 11219. Call Directions.

What kind of endocrine disorders can a child have?

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What is the thyroid gland responsible for?

The thyroid is a gland in your neck that is responsible for your metabolism .

Which gland controls the metabolism of the body?

The thyroid is a gland in your neck that is responsible for your metabolism. Nearby, the smaller parathyroid glands control the amount of calcium stored in your body, which affects the functioning of your heart, bones, kidneys and nervous system. Some of the specific metabolic disorders that we treat include:

Surgery Times

Surgeries are scheduled according to age order: youngest to oldest. You will receive the time you need to arrive at the Ambulatory Center when you come in for pre-operative testing. It is VERY important that you arrive at this time so that all paperwork can be processed before the scheduled surgery time

Feeding Instructions

The latest that your child can eat or drink is listed below. Food or liquids in your child’s stomach during surgery can be VERY DANGEROUS!!!. If you do not follow these instructions carefully your child’s surgery will be canceled by anesthesia.

Pre-Operative Testing

Maimonides Medical Center requires that your child undergo a pre-operative testing visit. At that time, the anesthesia department will ask you questions, tell you what time surgery is scheduled, go over feeding instructions and determine if any blood work is necessary. If blood work is needed, the test will be performed there.

Medical Clearance

Your child needs to be evaluated by the pediatrician 1-2 days prior to surgery. You must bring this clearance with you to the hospital on the day of surgery.

Medications

Please be advised that the listing of medications DOES NOT include: Tylenol, antibiotics, seizure medications, behavior and/or anxiety medications, heart, blood pressure, diabetes, asthma or respiratory medications.

Post-Operative Instructions

Your post-operative instruction sheet can be printed from this website. Please read them before your surgery. Bring a list of questions with you to the hospital so your surgeon can review them with you. Be aware that your child may go home with prescriptions for medication.

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