Pediatric Diabetes & Endocrinology

David Repaske, MD, Ph.D., Division Chief
U.S. News & World Report has ranked our pediatric diabetes and endocrinology services as one of the best in the country. This care includes the latest treatment for growth and hormone issues, as well as targeted support for managing diabetes. It’s our mission to bring this world-class care to every child who needs it.
Our division provides consultation and ongoing care for children with endocrine disorders including:
- Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
- Disorders of the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Disorders of calcium metabolism
- Disorders of sexual development
- Fitness/obesity/insulin resistance
- Precocious and Delayed Puberty
- Transgender
- Short-Stature/Growth
- Diabetes insipidus
- Gynecomastia
- Prader-Willi, Turner, and 22q11 deletion syndromes
Diagnostics offered include stimulation testing for growth and pubertal disorders.
Comprehensive multidisciplinary care is provided to children with diabetes at the University clinics and at field clinics in Winchester and Fredericksburg.
Faculty & Fellows
Faculty
David Repaske, MD, Ph.D., Division Chief
Christine Burt Solorzano, MD
Mark DeBoer, MD, MSc
Saima Hanif, MD
Kelly Mason, MD
Melissa Schoelwer, MD
Lauren Wood Heickman, MD
Laura Shaffer, PhD
Emeritus Faculty
Alan Rogol, MD, Ph.D., Emeritus Professor
Fellows
Rebeca Esquivel-Zuniga, MD
Nurse Practitioners & Clinical Staff
Nurse Practitioner(s)
Pamela Bailey, RN, PNP
Deborah Gleason, RN, MSN, PNP
Nurse Care Coordinator(s)
Elizabeth Cech (Buffy), BSN, RN
Elizabeth Steel-Perdue (Libby) BSN, RN
Joy Kauffman, BSN, RN
Peggy Scoggin, MSN, RN
Rebecca Loflin, RN
Dietitian(s)
Alexa West, RD
Cory Kohler, RD
Clinical Research Coordinator
Jordan McCoy
Social Worker(s)
Kaitlyn Harlow, MSW
Administration
Division Chief
David Repaske, MD, PhD
Administrative Assistants
Stephanie Graham
Phone: 434-924-9144
Fax: 434-244-4411
Location
Department of Pediatrics
P.O. Box 800386
Charlottesville, VA 22908-0386
Forms & Links
Fellowship Program
Program Director
David Repaske, MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics
Program Coordinator
Penny Guy
434-243-0785