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New England Diabetes & Endocrinology Center (NEDEC)40 2nd Avenue, Suite 170, Waltham, MA 02451 map
Dr. Stuart Brink is a pediatric endocrinologist in Waltham. He cares for the endocrine system in children, which controls and regulates their hormones.
New England Diabetes & Endocrinology Center (NEDEC)
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Stuart J. Brink is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Address
40 2nd Avenue, Suite 170, Waltham, MA 02451
Office Hours
| Open | Lunch | Close | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 12:00 - 1:30 pm | ||
| Tue | 12:00 - 1:30 pm | ||
| Wed | 12:00 - 1:30 pm | ||
| Thu | 12:00 - 1:30 pm | ||
| Fri | 12:00 - 1:30 pm |
Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross
- Cigna
- Fallon
- Self-pay
- Tricare
- Unicare
Bio
Individualized diagnostics of diabetes and hormone problems including diabetes, insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring. Evaluation of short stature, growth problems and growth hormone treatment, congenital and acquired hypothyroidism, Grave's disease, goiter and thyroid nodules, precocious and delayed puberty, endocrine problems associated with Turner and Down Syndromes, Klinefelter and Kallman's Syndromes. Lipid and vitamin D problems associated with osteopenia and osteoporosis. Endocrine problems associated with celiac disease.
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. Brink. Specially trained to diagnose and treat pediatric hormonal issues, Dr. Brink can craft a custom treatment plan for each patient.
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Diabetology
Specializing in the treatment of diabetes, Dr. Brink cares for patients suffering from all types and stages of the disease such as types I and II, or gestational diabetes. Diabetologists work closely with diabetic patients to formulate a personalized, comprehensive plan that includes a diabetes-friendly diet and exercise regimen, in addition to any prescription medications or treatment procedures that are deemed necessary.
Special Interests
- Diabetes, Insulin Pumps (CSII), Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGMS)
- Down Syndrome, Turner Syndrome, Klinefelter Syndrome, Kallman Syndrome
- Growth Problems, Growth Hormone, Short Stature
- Hyperlipidemia in Children, Adolescents, Young Adults
- Hypovitaminosis D & osteopenia/osteoporosis
- Premature Puberty & Delayed Puberty
- Thyroid (Congenital, Acquired, Hashimoto's, Goiter, Nodules); Grave's
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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LA County-USC Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA
Residency in Pediatrics • 1972 - 1976
Fellowships
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Harvard Medical School-Boston Childrens Hospital • Boston, Massachusetts
Fellowship in Pediatric Endocrinology • 1976 - 1977 -
Harvard Medical School-Joslin Clinic-New England Deaconess Hospital • Boston, Massachusetts
Fellowship in Diabetes • 1977 - 1978
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
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