For appointments call, 314-454-6051 or 888-503-2237
Washington University pediatric endocrinologists provide inpatient (at St. Louis Children’s Hospital) and outpatient specialty care services for patients with endocrine and growth disorders, diabetes and bone and mineral metabolic disorders.
Some of the conditions we treat include:
- Diabetes mellitus
- Differences of Sexual Development
- Disorders of growth
- Pubertal development (delayed or early)
- Thyroid disorders
- Transgender health needs
- Adrenal disorders (including adrenal insufficiency, Cushing syndrome, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia)
- Hypopituitarism
- Turner Syndrome
- Disorders of bone and mineral metabolism
- Hypoglycemia due to hormonal or metabolic abnormalities
Related programs we offer:
- Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Program
- Diabetes Program
- Healthy Start Clinic
- Williams Syndrome Center

Katherine Burgener, MD
Pediatric Endocrinology
Locations:
Washington University Pediatric Specialty Care – Memorial Hospital Shiloh
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – South County

Nikki Danis, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC
Endocrinology
Pediatrics
Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – West County
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – South County
Washington University Specialty Care – North County

Gary Gottesman, MD
Bone and Mineral Diseases
Endocrinology
Genetics
Pediatrics
Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Center for Advanced Medicine
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – South County

Paul W. Hruz, MD, PhD
Endocrinology
Pediatrics
Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – West County

Casey E. Lofquest, MSN, RN, CPNP
Pediatric Endocrinology
Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – West County

Matt Lunneen, MSN, RN, CPNP
Endocrinology
Pediatrics
Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – South County
Mercy Medical Office Building
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – West County

Bess Adkins Marshall, MD
Pediatric Endocrinology
Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – West County

Alexis McAllister, CPNP
Endocrinology
Pediatrics
Locations:
Washington University Pediatric Specialty Care – Memorial Hospital Shiloh

Kyle P. McNerney, MD
Endocrinology
Pediatrics
Locations:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital
St. Louis Children’s Specialty Care Center – West County
Mercy Medical Office Building