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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is ranked among the top
hospitals in the nation for endocrinology and diabetes care on
the U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals list.
As one of the largest pediatric endocrine programs in the country,
the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is pioneering pediatric
care and clinical and basic research programs in diabetes,
obesity, growth, bone metabolism and adrenal disease.
Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism4650 Sunset Blvd., #61Los Angeles, CA 90027
Phone: 323-361-4606Fax: 323-361-8065
Referrals: Phone: 888-631-2452 Fax: 323-361-8988Email: [email protected] Physician Portal: https://myCHLA.CHLA.org
CHLA.org/ENDO
Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
The Division provides comprehensive,
state-of-the-art, interdisciplinary care,
education and training to nearly 2,000
children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
and more than 4,000 patients with other
endocrine disorders each year.
Our expert physicians continuously search
for cures while implementing cutting-
edge care, leading the way for children
afflicted with endocrine disorders to live
healthy, productive lives.
Our innovative, activity-based Kids ’N
Fitness Weight Management Program
empowers children to make decisions
regarding nutrition, exercise and lifestyle
to prevent the greatest risk factor for type
2 diabetes in children. In addition, we
provide education for all of our patients
and their families.
Physicians
Mitchell Geffner, MDChief, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism; Ron Burkle Chair in the Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism; Co-Director, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Clinic; Attending Physician, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Children’s Hospital Los AngelesProfessor of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC)
Specialty: Endocrinology
Griselda Alvarez, MDDirector, Type 2 Diabetes Management Clinic; Attending Physician, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Children’s Hospital Los AngelesAssistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Specialty: Endocrinology
Juliana Austin, MD, MCRDirector, Thyroid Cancer Clinic; Attending Physician, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Children’s Hospital Los AngelesAssistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Specialty: Endocrinology
Physicians (continued)
Danielle Borut, MDStaff Physician, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Children’s Hospital Los AngelesAssistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Specialty: Endocrinology
Lily Chao, MDAttending Physician, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Children’s Hospital Los AngelesAssistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Specialty: Endocrinology
Clement Cheung, MD, PhDAssociate Director, Fellowship Program; Director, Neuroendocrine Program; Attending Physician, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Children’s Hospital Los AngelesAssistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Specialty: Endocrinology
Lynda Fisher, MDAssociate Division Chief; Attending Physician, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Children’s Hospital Los AngelesAssistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Specialty: Endocrinology
David Geller, MD, PhDDirector, Hyperandrogenism Clinic; Attending Physician, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Children’s Hospital Los AngelesProfessor of Clinical Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Specialty: Endocrinology
Francine Kaufman, MDAttending Physician, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Children’s Hospital Los AngelesDistinguished Professor Emerita of Pediatrics and Communications, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Specialty: Endocrinology
Physicians (continued)
Mimi Kim, MD, MSCCo-Director, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Clinic; Attending Physician, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Children’s Hospital Los AngelesAssociate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Specialty: Endocrinology
Brian Miyazaki, MDDirector, Turner Syndrome Clinic; Attending Physician, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Children’s Hospital Los AngelesAssistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Specialty: Endocrinology
Roshanak Monzavi, MDDirector, Fellowship Program; Attending Physician, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Children’s Hospital Los AngelesAssociate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Specialty: Endocrinology
Pisit Pitukcheewanont, MDDirector, Bone Clinic; Attending Physician, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Children’s Hospital Los AngelesProfessor of Clinical Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Specialty: Endocrinology
Jennifer Raymond, MD, MCRClinical Director of Diabetes; Vice Chair of the Executive Telehealth Committee; Attending Physician, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Children’s Hospital Los AngelesAssistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Specialty: Endocrinology
Anna Ryabets-Lienhard, DODirector, Optic Nerve Hypoplasia-Hypopituitarism Clinic; Attending Physician, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Children’s Hospital Los AngelesAssistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC
Specialty: Endocrinology
Main Location
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles4650 Sunset Blvd., #61Los Angeles, CA 90027
Satellite Locations
CHLA - Arcadia468 E. Santa Clara St.Arcadia, CA 91006Phone: 626-795-7177
CHLA - Encino5363 Balboa Blvd., Suite 121Encino, CA 91316Phone: 818-788-3061
CHLA - Santa Monica1301 20th St., Suite 460Santa Monica, CA 90404Phone: 310-820-8608
CHLA - South Bay3440 Torrance Blvd., Suite 100Torrance, CA 90503Phone: 310-303-3890
CHLA - Valencia23838 Valencia Blvd., Suite 140Valencia, CA 91355Phone: 661-362-1240
Physicians (continued)
Programs and Services• Type 1 diabetes
• Type 2 diabetes
• Growth disorders
• Hypopituitarism
• Obesity
• Thyroid issues
• Puberty problems
• Adrenal disorders (including congenital adrenal hyperplasia)
• Bone and mineral abnormalities
• Hypoglycemia
• Diabetes insipidus
• Turner, Klinefelter, Noonan and Prader-Willi syndromes
• Optic nerve hypoplasia
Awards and Recognitions • Ranked No. 8 in the nation for pediatric endocrinology and diabetes by
U.S. News & World Report
Anna Sandstrom, MDStaff Physician, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Specialty: Endocrinology