Holistic care for you and your
hormones
Exceptional care in endocrinology for children and adolescents
About
Dr Aqeel Farooque
Expert in children's diabetes and endocrine diseases
Dr Aqeel Farooque is a highly qualified and experienced Pediatric Endocrinologist who is passionate about helping children with endocrine-related health issues.
He currently serves as the head of the Diabetes & Endocrinology Unit at Al Qassimi Women’s & Children’s Hospital, Sharjah. This is a tertiary referral center providing care for children of the Northern Emirates, with complex endocrine-related health issues.
Services
His clinical expertise lies in pediatric diabetes & endocrinology, and he provides consultations for a wide range of endocrine-related health problems in children, including type 1, 2, and rare types of diabetes, as well as issues related to growth, puberty, thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, sex development, calcium, and metabolic bone disorders. He also works with children who have genetic abnormalities that may cause endocrine problems.
Diabetes Management
Growth Disorders
Puberty Disorders
Methodology
This is conducted through:
Consultations
Dr Aqeel will review the child's medical history, perform a physical exam, and order any necessary lab tests or imaging studies.
Testing
These tests may include blood tests, imaging studies (such as X-rays, Ultrasound, MRI, etc.), and hormone stimulation tests.
Treatment
Once a diagnosis has been made, Dr Aqeel will work with the child and their family to develop a treatment plan. Treatment may include medications, hormone replacement therapy, lifestyle changes, or surgery in some cases.
Holistic Support
He makes an extra effort to provide tailored treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each child.
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