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Pediatric Endocrinology at SKMC





    Comprehensive Endocrine Care for Children and Adolescents

    The Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Division at SKMC provides expert diagnosis, management, and follow-up care for children and adolescents with a wide range of endocrine and metabolic disorders. Utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, the division offers advanced treatments and innovative technologies to optimize patient outcomes and improve quality of life.

    Comprehensive Endocrine
    Why SKMC?

    Why SKMC?

    SKMC provides a team-based approach, including pediatric endocrinologists, diabetes nurse educators, clinical dietitians, and other specialists to ensure comprehensive care.

    SKMC offers expertise in managing all types of diabetes with access to advanced technologies such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems.

    The division covers a wide spectrum of endocrine disorders, from growth and puberty-related issues to disorders of the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands.

    Whether managing acute endocrine emergencies in the pediatric wards or providing specialized care in the outpatient setting, SKMC ensures seamless, high-quality care across all service settings.

    SKMC continually evaluates and expands its services to include specialized clinics, targeted group education, and enhanced models of diabetes care.

    Our Expertise

    Diabetes and Glucose Disorders

    • Type 1, Type 2, Monogenic, and Medication-Induced Diabetes
    • Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes
    • Hypoglycemia and Prediabetes
    Diabetes and Glucose Disorders

    Lipid and Metabolic Disorders

    • Dyslipidemia (cholesterol and triglyceride abnormalities)
    • Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
    Lipid and Metabolic Disorders

    Bone and Mineral Disorders

    • Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases
    • Disorders of Calcium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D Metabolism
    Bone and Mineral Disorders

    Endocrine Gland Disorders

    • Disorders of the Pituitary and Hypothalamus Glands
    • Disorders of the Thyroid and Adrenal Glands
    • Disorders of Puberty, Including Precocious and Delayed Puberty
    • Growth Disorders, Including Growth Failure or Acceleration
    • Disorders of Water Balance (Diabetes Insipidus)
    Endocrine Gland Disorders

    Reproductive and Developmental Disorders

    • Disorders of Sexual Development (DSD)
    • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
    • Hypogonadism in Males and Females
    Reproductive and Developmental Disorders

    Endocrine Late Effects of Cancer Survivors

    • Endocrine Complications in Cancer Survivors and Post-Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Patients
    • Endocrine Tumors
    Endocrine Late Effects of Cancer Survivors

    Innovations and Advanced Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services

    Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems

    Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems

    Advanced technology for managing diabetes more effectively and improving glycemic control.

    Specialized Endocrine Testing

    Specialized Endocrine Testing

    Comprehensive diagnostic tests such as growth hormone stimulation, LHRH stimulation, ACTH stimulation, and water deprivation tests conducted in the Day Care setting.

    Intravenous Infusion Therapy

    Intravenous Infusion Therapy

    Administration of specialized medications, such as bisphosphonates, for treating metabolic bone diseases.

    Multidisciplinary Diabetes Education Programs

    Multidisciplinary Diabetes Education Programs

    Targeted education programs for children and families to enhance understanding and management of diabetes.

    Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems

    Insulin Pumps and Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems

    Advanced technology for managing diabetes more effectively and improving glycemic control.

    Specialized Endocrine Testing

    Specialized Endocrine Testing

    Comprehensive diagnostic tests such as growth hormone stimulation, LHRH stimulation, ACTH stimulation, and water deprivation tests conducted in the Day Care setting.

    Intravenous Infusion Therapy

    Intravenous Infusion Therapy

    Administration of specialized medications, such as bisphosphonates, for treating metabolic bone diseases.

    Multidisciplinary Diabetes Education Programs

    Multidisciplinary Diabetes Education Programs

    Targeted education programs for children and families to enhance understanding and management of diabetes.

    Meet Our Experts

    Sareea S. Al Remeithi

    Sareea S. Al Remeithi

    Division Chief

    Ranya Abuhaleeqa

    Ranya Abuhaleeqa

    Consultant Physician

    Nadeem Abdullah

    Nadeem Abdullah

    Consultant Physician

    Jamal Aljubeh

    Jamal Aljubeh

    Consultant Physician

    Ahmed Yousif Ahmed Ibrahim

    Ahmed Yousif Ahmed Ibrahim

    Specialist Physician