Our Team

Dr. Rona Sonabend's philosophy towards healthcare is combining the science of medicine with the art of care delivery in a patient-centered quality driven manner.  Dr. Sonabend’s clinical interests include caring for children with neuro-endocrine dysfunctions with a specialized interest in… read more

Rebecca Schneider Aguirre's is committed to providing compassionate, individualized care and believes in creating an environment where she can guide her patients through the ins-and-outs of their situations, creating a genuine collaborative and trusting partnership. As a physician-scientist, she… read more

My clinical research interests focus on pediatric thyroid disease and the genetic factors which are associated with cancer, hyperthyroidism, and congenital hypothyroidism in infants and children. I am also investigating the safety of Radioactive iodine treatment in children with Graves disease.

I am a board certified pediatric endocrinology and diabetes specialist. I strive to provide great clinical care for children with hormone disorders and with diabetes and to help them and their families to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully manage different aspects of the… read more

My interest includes clinical practice in growth disorders, puberty, Di-George Syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), calcium disorders and pediatric diabetes.

My aim is to provide compassionate, high-quality, evidence based care using a team driven collaborative approach. While treating patients, I like to partner not only with other members of the medical team but also with the patient’s family. I believe that building trust, connection and partnership… read more

Patient care requires a team approach. Communication and coordination of care with patients, parents, school systems, community support groups, and medical providers is the key to providing quality care for the patient. Clinical research with institutions and industry along with national… read more

I am interested in providing expert and compassionate care to children with endocrine disorders and diabetes and their families. I am particularly interested in extending this care to children with endocrinopathies in resource-limited countries who for several reasons may not have access to all the… read more

I joined the TCH Section of Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology in July 2015 after completing a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University.  I serve as the Type 1 Diabetes Clinic Lead, Director of Strategic Collaboration for the Texas Children’s Diabetes & Endocrine Care Center, and TCH… read more

My clinical interests include Type 1 Diabetes, Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes, and Turner Syndrome.  My fellowship research focused on insulin resistance in children with cystic fibrosis prior to the development of cystic fibrosis-related diabetes and the role of circulating cytokines in this… read more

I strive to provide the highest quality pediatric endocrine care in a caring manner. Clinical Interests: Pediatric diabetes, Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Thyroid disease in children, Turner Syndrome, Growth disorders in children, Type 2 diabetes DSD, Disorders of Sexual Differentiation (DSD)

I am a clinical pediatric endocrinologist with outpatient clinics available at Texas Children's West Campus. I enjoy caring for infants, children, and adolescents with diabetes as well as general endocrine concerns to include growth, puberty, thyroid, adrenal, pituitary, and calcium disorders. I… read more

I joined the faculty in Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology at Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children’s Hospital in July 2017.  I am particularly interested the care of children with late endocrine effects of cancer therapy and neuroendocrine disease, with particular interest in hypothalamic… read more

I am a pediatric endocrinologist with a diverse background and training. I am committed to providing high-quality care to patients and families with endocrine diseases, and teaching future generations of physicians. I have a great interest in the areas of neuroendocrinology, thyroid, endocrine… read more

My primary interest is care of the underserved.  I am also interested in the clinical care with a focus on Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and associated issues such as PCOS. In addition, I serve as the Fellowship Program Director and have a strong interest in the education of medical students,… read more

My portfolio includes clinical practice in sexual development disorders, puberty, congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), growth, and pediatric diabetes. Additionally, I established one of the first gender medicine multidisciplinary teams to care for children born with disorders of sexual development… read more

My clinical interests focus on providing quality education and compassionate patient centered care to improve health outcomes for children and adolescents with diabetes and endocrine conditions. As co-lead of the Education Diabetes Care Process Team, a multidisciplinary quality improvement team, we… read more

I am an advocate for your child’s health and wellbeing. I believe that every child should be provided with the care and support they need to achieve their highest potential. I strive to provide the most comprehensive and compassionate care to every child I encounter and truly consider a privilege… read more

My clinical and research interests focus on improving the medical care and health outcomes of children, adolescents, and emerging adults with diabetes and endocrine conditions, particularly during their transition from pediatric to adult healthcare. I am a med-peds endocrinologist with residency… read more

My aim is to provide high quality, evidence-based, and compassionate care for children with diabetes and endocrine conditions. I love working with families to create a patient-centered plan of care. Clinical Interests: Type 1 diabetes, thyroid disorders, growth and puberty disorders, nonclassical… read more

My primary interest is in type 2 diabetes in children. I am the Medical Director and the Principle Investigator for the Baylor site of TODAY (Treatment Options in Type 2 Diabetes in Adolescents and Youth). TODAY is an NIH-sponsored, multicenter trial that will determine which of three treatment… read more

I joined the faculty of Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children’s Hospital in 2018. I previously served as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of Texas Medical Branch. I highly value the privilege of serving my patients. I strive to provide… read more

My clinical interests include:management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, thyroid disease, disorders of growth and puberty, Turner syndrome, and polycystic ovary syndrome. I strive to empower families to be active in the care and management of their children.

General Endocrinology, hormone blockers / replacement therapy for transgender youth

My philosophy of care is to provide each child or adolescent with the most advanced medical care, in an individualized and comprehensive manner, to ensure their health and wellbeing. I promote shared decision making with the youth, in an age-appropriate manner, and their family. My clinical… read more

Dr. Stephanie Sisley is a pediatric endocrinologist and the Medical Director of the Center for Genetic Disorders of Obesity in Texas Children’s Hospital. She is highly motivated to increase medical knowledge on the causes and outcomes of obesity and diabetes and translate it into more clinically… read more

Dr. Rona Sonabend's philosophy towards healthcare is combining the science of medicine with the art of care delivery in a patient-centered quality driven manner.  Dr. Sonabend’s clinical interests include caring for children with neuro-endocrine dysfunctions with a specialized interest in… read more

As a pediatric endocrinologist at Texas Children’s, Dr. Stewart is an expert in the endocrine system, which controls hormones in the body. He provides personalized diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care for a wide range of conditions affecting children with endocrine disorders, including diabetes … read more

I am a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist and physician-scientist focused on pediatric diabetes. I aim to provide state-of-the-art patient care while contributing to the advancement of the field and teaching young generations. I am dedicated to offering quality care to all of my patients… read more

My philosophy is to work closely with my patients, their families as well as other specialists and team members to provide comprehensive and coordinated care for my patients through adulthood. I strive to achieve best care possible using the most evidenced based knowledge and experience to treat… read more

As a provider who has lived with type 1 diabetes since childhood, my goal is to speak to patients and families from a place of understanding and personal experience and to serve as a positive role model for children learning to accept and manage chronic conditions. Whether newly diagnosed, already… read more

I believe in providing family centered care with empathy and commitment that one would desire for his/her own family while finding patient strengths to build on for improved outcomes.  Clinical Interests: Prediabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, dyslipidemia, and pediatric obesity.

I believe in family centered care where patient and families actively participate and make decisions in the child’s care. Clinical Interests: Education for Type 1 Diabetes Research Interests: Aspects of diabetes management Improvement in complication rates 

I am a family nurse practitioner with interest in chronic medical conditions. I strive in providing evidenced based care and shared health decisions involving both patient and family members to deliver successful clinical outcomes. It is also my privilege and utmost duty to provide quality care and… read more

I am a pediatric nurse practitioner and I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 3 years old. My experience as patient with type 1 diabetes started a lifelong passion for learning all about the endocrine system and for offering compassionate, holistic care to pediatric patients with type 1 and type… read more

I am a pediatric endocrinology fellow, dedicated to providing patient-centered, comprehensive clinical care to all children. Clinical Interests: General pediatric endocrinology and diabetes  Research Interests: Socioeconomic predictors of health outcomes in patients with Type 1 diabetes Global… read more

I am a pediatric endocrinology fellow that strives to provide the best comprehensive clinical care for children with diabetes and hormone disorders and to advocate for their needs and families. Clinical Interests: General pediatric endocrinology and diabetes Research Interests: Vitamin D,… read more

I believe in prevention and healthy lifestyle to stay healthy. I enjoy running, soccer and football, love snowboarding and spending time with family and friends. Clinical Interests: I love glucose physiology, obesity, pre-diabetes, diabetes including bariatric surgery as well as transgender… read more