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Arkansas Childrens Hospital1 Childrens Way, Little Rock, AR 72202 map
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences4301 W Markham, 783 Medical College Physicians Group, Little Rock, AR 72205 map
Dr. Gerald Schaefer is a pediatric endocrinologist in Little Rock. He cares for the endocrine system in children, which controls and regulates their hormones.
Arkansas Childrens Hospital
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Gerald B. Schaefer is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
1 Childrens Way, Little Rock, AR 72202-3500
Office Details
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Gerald B. Schaefer is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(501) 526-6562
Address
4301 W Markham, 783 Medical College Physicians Group, Little Rock, AR 72205-7101
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Medicare
Bio
Dr. Gerald Schaefer graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 1997.
Dr. Schaefer has two offices in Arkansas where he specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology and Endocrinology.
Dr. Schaefer works with five hundred and twenty-six doctors including Dr. Lindsey Sward and Dr. Lillian West.
Specialties
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Pediatric Endocrinology
Pediatric endocrinologists are trained to care for the endocrine system in children, which controls the release and transport of hormones throughout the body. Hormones play a vital role in a child's growth and development. As a result, children with endocrine disorders require the attention of a pediatric endocrinologist like Dr. Schaefer. Specially trained to diagnose and treat pediatric hormonal issues, Dr. Schaefer can craft a custom treatment plan for each patient.
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Endocrinology
Endocrinologists are trained to treat patients for a variety of hormonal diseases and disorders, such as diabetes. Dr. Schaefer can diagnose and create treatment plans for conditions like growth disorders, obesity, low testosterone, osteoporosis and various thyroid disorders, among others. Treatments provided by an endocrinologist may include medication management or hormone therapies.
Education & Training
Hospital Affiliations
- UAMS Medical Center
Languages Spoken
- English
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