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Dr. Paul Bernard Kaplowitz, MD

Pediatrics, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Pediatric Endocrinology
49 years of experience
Neighborhood Health At Richmond Highway 6677 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 535-5568

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Brief Intro

Paul B. Kaplowitz, MD, PhD, chief of the Division of Endocrinology, has practiced pediatric endocrinology since 1982 and has published more than 55 papers, particularly in the area of growth and puberty disorders. He published an article in Pediatrics in 1999 that reviewed data suggesting puberty in girls was starting earlier than in the past. This touched off a period of heightened scientific and media discussion of whether female puberty was in fact starting earlier and if so, why. An article he published in Pediatrics in 2001 supported the idea that the increase in obesity might be driving the trend for earlier onset of puberty. He has been an advocate for caution in the use of therapies such as growth hormone and Lupron for children who are borderline in their growth or pubertal maturation. Among his current research interests are the effect of hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism on weight gain and weight loss in children, and and the significance of a borderline elevation of serum TSH, as well as suppression of TSH without other signs of hyperthyroidism. Dr. Kaplowitz is married and has two sons and two grandchildren.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of North Carolina Hospitals

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine - 1976

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Neighborhood Health At Richmond Highway
6677 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306
Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Pediatric Endocrinology
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Pediatrics

Conditions Addressed

Diabetes Mellitus (DM)

Insurance Accepted

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
AmeriGroup
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cancer 20
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 17
Orthopedics 41
Neurology & Neurosurgery 29
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 38
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 43
Diabetes & Endocrinology 28
Children's Hospital 9
Urology 34
Psychiatry 39
Geriatrics 30
Rehabilitation 26
Obsterics & Gynecology 7
Ear, Nose & Throat 4
Long Term Care 5
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 28