Common questions

We book appointments within a day and see patients within a week. Request an appointment or call (571) 480-6053 to check available times. Our team confirms the appointment with you.

Our team contacts you using your preferred method. Your appointment is booked when we confirm a time together.

Yes. Text (571) 480-6053 for scheduling help. Our team will confirm the appointment time with you.

No. Start with the appointment request. Our team will explain what information to provide before your visit, and your clinician will decide whether tests are needed.

We care for patients from infancy through age 26, with care tailored to children, teens and young adults.

First visits are by video, and the patient must be physically in Virginia or Maryland during the visit. If an in-person assessment is needed, your clinician explains when and where to get it.

Some plans require a referral from your primary care clinician. We’ll check your plan’s requirements and explain any next steps. Self-pay visits do not need an insurance referral.

We accept select Medicaid and TRICARE plans. Our team checks your exact plan and network and explains expected costs before your visit. See accepted insurance plans.

Medication is billed separately from your medical visit. If it is prescribed, we’ll help you understand coverage and approval steps. Your pharmacy benefit determines your share of the cost.

Request enrollment in our program for ages 12–26. Our team will contact you within a day with next steps. For weight or hormone care now, request a medical appointment.

Pediatric endocrinologists specialize in growth, puberty, hormones and metabolism. They evaluate weight concerns alongside blood sugar changes or other endocrine symptoms and decide whether further testing is needed.

Not necessarily. Most childhood obesity is not caused by a hormone disorder. Your clinician uses symptoms, growth patterns, history and an exam to decide whether hormone testing is needed.

Yes. Nutrition, activity, sleep and manageable routines can be part of your care with or without medication. You and your clinician discuss which options fit your needs and preferences.

Not automatically. Your clinician first reviews your health history and whether medication is appropriate. If it is prescribed, insurance coverage is a separate decision under your plan.

You and your clinician set goals around your condition and priorities. Progress may include better health measures, more manageable routines or feeling more comfortable with daily activities. Follow-up reviews what is changing and whether the plan needs adjustment.

We are not currently accepting new patients for type 1 diabetes. Ask your primary care clinician for a referral to a diabetes team that serves your age group.

Yes. Our registered dietitian offers nutrition visits in English and Spanish.

No. Adults ages 18–26 can request their own appointment and choose how family is involved. A parent or guardian requests care for patients under 18.

Families support the plan while the teen takes a growing role. You can talk with the care team about private questions and who joins visits.

Tell your clinician how these concerns affect daily life. We can discuss support alongside your medical care. Endocrine treatment does not replace mental health care, eating-disorder treatment or school action against bullying.

Call 911. Our phone, text and website aren’t for emergencies.