Pediatric Endocrinology

The Pediatric Endocrinology Department at Kyungpook National University Children’s Hospital has been providing specialized and integrated care for endocrine hormone-related diseases since pediatric endocrinology was first introduced in 1960. The department supports healthy growth and development in children while leading advancements in endocrine disease treatment through clinical care, education, and research.

Areas of Expertise and Specialized Diseases

The Pediatric Endocrinology Department diagnoses and treats the following hormone-related disorders and conditions:

• Growth and Puberty Disorders: Short stature, precocious puberty, delayed puberty.

• Metabolic and Endocrine Diseases: Diabetes, thyroid disorders, parathyroid and bone metabolism disorders, adrenal and pituitary diseases.

• Genetic Syndromes and Rare Diseases: Turner syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, Klinefelter syndrome, Down syndrome, etc.

• Special Patient Groups: Management of growth and quality of life in premature infants, low birth weight infants, children with growth disorders after cancer treatment, and chronic diseases like Crohn’s disease.

Specialized Medical Team and Diagnostic System

• Specialized Medical Staff: Endocrinology specialists provide accurate diagnoses and treatment tailored to each patient’s individual needs.

• Integrated Treatment Team: The department works with diabetes nurses, growth and precocious puberty specialists, nutritionists, and social workers to offer comprehensive, systematic care.

• Advanced Testing and Diagnostic Tools: Precision endocrine tests and the latest equipment are used to detect hormone-related diseases early and treat them effectively.

Education and Camp Activities

To enhance understanding and improve quality of life for patients and families, the Pediatric Endocrinology Department offers various educational programs and activities:

• Patient and Caregiver Education: Guidelines and educational materials for conditions like diabetes, growth disorders, and precocious puberty.

• Community Outreach Activities: Collaboration with regional university hospitals to hold annual diabetes camps and educational seminars for patients.

Kyungpook National University Children’s Hospital’s Pediatric Endocrinology Department is committed to ensuring that children grow healthily and live their best lives. Through warm care and ongoing research and educational activities, the department strives to provide world-class medical services beyond the local community. Doctors

Moon Jung Eun

Specialties: [Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism] Diabetes, thyroid disease, growth/ puberty, pituitary, gonadal dysdifferentiation, adrenal, genetic diseases

● Kyungpook National University Hospital: AM Monday

▲ Children's Hospital: PM Tuesday, Friday AM Thursday, Friday

Jang Kyung Mi

Specialty: [Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism] Diabetes in children and adolescents, metabolic syndrome/obesity, hyperlipidemia, adrenal disease, thyroid disease, pituitary disease, puberty disease, growth disorder, endocrine hereditary disease

● Kyungpook National University Hospital:

▲ Children's Hospital: AM Monday, Friday PM Monday, Wednesday, Friday