Pediatric Endocrinologist

Dr Aqeel Farooque

MBBS CCT (UK) FRCPCH (UK)

Clinical Services

Healthy hormones, happy kids: compassionate and holistic care

Diabetes Management

Dr Aqeel provides care for Type 1, Type 2, and genetically-induced diabetes. He uses advanced technologies such as insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors to enhance patients’ lives.

Growth Disorders

Diagnosis and treatment of growth disorders, including short stature. He will recommend appropriate tests and treatment options, including growth hormone replacement therapy if necessary.

Puberty problems

He handles early, delayed, and puberty-like disorders with sensitivity and years of experience.

Tricky Thyroid

Dr Aqeel treats conditions such as congenital and acquired hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and goiter, among others.

Vitamin D, Calcium, and Bones

He has experience in caring for children with vitamin D, calcium, parathyroid gland, and skeletal system disorders like rickets, bowed legs, easy fractures and soft bones

Adrenals and Sex Development

Dr Aqeel manages steroid, adrenal, and sex hormone imbalances that affect children’s general health or cause ambiguity in their sex.

Complex Genetic-Endocrine Conditions

He has experience in diagnosing and managing complex endocrine disorders related to genetic conditions that affect different organ systems.

Obesity

Dr Aqeel provides compassionate and empathetic care for children struggling with weight issues. He will offer practical advice and potential medical treatments with realistic expectations are discussed.

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

Dr Aqeel will review the child’s medical history, perform a physical exam, and order any necessary lab tests or imaging studies.

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