Pediatric Lipid Disorders We Treat
We treat all types of lipid disorders in children, including:
- High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia (high blood levels of cholesterol)
- High triglycerides, or hypertriglyceridemia (high blood levels of triglycerides, a type of fat)
- Lipid abnormalities associated with diabetes, obesity, and metabolic syndrome (a combination of high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, high lipid levels, and excess weight)
- Children with a family history of early cardiovascular disease such as heart attacks or strokes
Leading Care for Children with Lipid Disorders
Specialized Care
Duke Children’s is the only hospital in the North Carolina region to offer specialized care for children’s lipid disorders.
A Team of Specialists
Our pediatric endocrinologists evaluate your child’s overall health and work with pediatricians and other specialists -- such as heart or kidney doctors -- as needed to give your child complete care. Your child’s endocrinologist works closely with dietitians and specialists in childhood obesity and exercise to design your child’s treatment plan.
Access to the Latest Treatments and Research
Your child has access to the latest treatments. Our pediatric endocrinologists are also researchers who are dedicated to improving care for children with lipid conditions. They have extensive experience in childhood obesity, diabetes, pediatric endocrine disorders, and nutrition. That means your child receives attention from doctors who are on the leading edge of medicine for children with high levels of cholesterol and other lipids.