Pediatric Endocrinology

Endocrinology/Diabetes

Director: Phillip D. K. Lee MD, FAAP, FACE

Provides comprehensive clinical care for children and adolescents with diabetes mellitus, other endocrine disorders, and obesity. We treat the following:

Diabetes Mellitus, Types I and 2, monogenic diabetes and pre-diabetes
Growth disorders, including Turner syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome
Pituitary, Thyroid, Adrenal, and Gonadal Disorders
Disorders of calcium metabolism

Contact our Team

Phone Office: 409) 772-3695 and 888) 886-2543
Appointments: 409 772-3695 and 888) 886-2543
FAX: 409) 747-2213
Email: pediendo@utmb.edu

Specialized services include:

Pituitary stimulation testing, including growth hormone testing
Insulin pump training
Continuous glucose monitoring

AB Lee, Phillip MD

Phillip D.K. Lee MD
CLINIC | RESEARCH
Professor, Director Endocrinology

Pillai, Chanthu

Chanthu Pillai MD
CONTACTS | RESEARCH
Assistant Professor

Y George, Anu

Anu George MPAS, PA-C
CLINIC
Physician Assistant

FOR APPOINTMENTS, REFILLS OR QUESTIONS - CALL 888-886-2543

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Pediatric Primary and Specialty Care Clinic, Galveston Island East
400 Harborside Drive Suite 103
Phone: (409) 772-3695 or toll free (888) 886-2543
Referral Fax: (409) 772-3680

Clinic Hours
M–F: 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Specialty Care Clinic only - 1st and 3rd Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Dr. Rupp is the Medical Director for Island Pedi East. This location provides both Primary Care and Specialty Care services to children and youth from birth through 21 years of age.
In addition to general pediatric care, we provide services for:
ADD/ADHD

Asthma

Adolescent Medicine

Cardiology

Childhood Infections

Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Endocrinology/Diabetes

Genetics

Hematology/Oncology

Neonatology

Nephrology

Obesity

School Problems

Travel Preparation for International Destinations
We also offer:
Opportunities to participate in cutting edge clinical trials

Studies of new vaccines

Literacy promotion through Reach Out and Read and Island Pedi Book Club

Faculty working on the forefront of primary care innovation

Treatment and prevention strategies using the newest practice guidelines

Close collaboration with a broad spectrum of specialists and therapists ensuring high level of care

Academic environment ensuring the most up-to-date diagnostic and evaluation tools

Providing patients with newest vaccines and vaccine information to assist in keeping their children healthy

Pediatric Primary Care and Specialty Care Clinic, League City (Bay Colony)

2785 Gulf Freeway South, Suite 2.200 (second floor)
M–F: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.;HOURS are subject to change during COVID-19 surges
(409) 772-3695 or (888) 886-2543
Referral Fax (409) 772-3680

This clinic provides both Primary Care and Specialty Care services to children and youth from birth through 21 years of age. All services are provided in a family-centered setting with specialized education and support to optimize care and outcomes.
This clinic is a state-of-the-art facility. Faculty and resident pediatricians are present in this location, providing care for infants and children from the newborn period through adolescence. As in our other locations (Island Pediatrics East and West), there are opportunities for families to participate in clinical studies, including those for vaccines.

If you are interested in receiving your pediatric health care services at this mainland location instead of one of our island based clinics, please let us know when you call.

Services:

Adolescent and Behavioral Health Clinic Allergy and Asthma Clinic Cardiology Clinic Children's Complex Care Diabetes Clinic Endocrinology Clinic Hematology/Oncology Clinic HIV Clinic Medical Genetics & Metabolism Immunology Clinic	Infectious Diseases Clinic Mental Health Clinic Nephrology Clinic Neurology Clinic Neurosurgery Clinic Psychology PT/OT Services Social Services Travel Clinic Urology Clinic
Also: Breast feeding education Clinical trial opportunities Gynecological examination Sexually Transmitted Diseases