Prajakta Abhijit Kulkarni M.D.
Endocronologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Endocrinology
Hsc Room 080 Level 11 Stony Brook NY, 11794About
Dr. Prajakta Kulkarni is a pediatric endocrinologist practicing in Stony Brook, NY. Dr. Kulkarni specializes in growth, puberty, diabetes or other disorders related to hormones that produce certain conditions in children and growing young adults. Pediatric endocrinologists possess copious knowledge on hormone chemicals and how they can affect other parts of the body and their functions.
Provider Details
Prajakta Abhijit Kulkarni M.D.'s Practice location
Prajakta Abhijit Kulkarni M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Pre-digested Formula May Reduce the Risk of Type 1 Diabetes in Infants
A new study has shown that pre-digested formula may reduce the risk of Type 1 diabetes in infants who have a high risk for developing this condition. The study reports that babies who were fed on pre-digested formula had a 50% lower chance of developing the kind of antibodies that predict diabetes,...
- Celiac Disease May Shadow Type 1 Diabetes
A recent study has found that celiac disease may follow Type 1 diabetes, and it has found that children have a greater risk of having celiac disease auto-antibodies, which may then result in the disorder.According to Dr. William Hagopian, type 1 diabetes and celiac disease are closely related...
- What Is Pituitary Dwarfism?
IntroductionPituitary dwarfism, also called growth hormone deficiency, is a medical condition wherein the pituitary gland does not produce sufficient amounts of growth hormone. This deficiency often results in children’s slow growth or short stature.An adult with pituitary dwarfism has an average...
- 5 Tips on Living with Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is a health condition in which the body’s metabolism becomes slow, leading to the feeling of fatigue. This is caused by an abnormally low amount of thyroid hormone in the blood. This deficiency is caused by an impaired functioning of the thyroid gland. People may develop this...
- What Is Metabolism?
IntroductionMetabolism is a complex biochemical process that is needed to maintain life. Availability of nutrients and nutrition are closely associated with metabolism since metabolism is a process that involves the conversion of food into energy, which is used to fuel the body's cells. The basal...
- What is Apert Syndrome?
Apert syndrome, named after the French physician who described the condition for the first time, is a genetic disorder characterized by several birth defects. Children with this syndrome will have an abnormally developed face and skull. This syndrome is rare and in most cases, it develops even when...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Jennifer Nicole Osipoff MD37 Research Way East Setauket NY 11733
- Dr. Mireya Garcia M.D.University Hospital, L5 Stony Brook NY 11794
- Dr. Andrew Lane OtherUniversity Hospital, L5 Stony Brook NY 11794
- Dr. Michael T Pugliese M.D.655 Deer Park Ave Babylon NY 11702
- Erjola Balliu M.D.101 Nicolls Rd # T-11080 Stony Brook NY 11794
- Dr. Lourdes Aguayo-figueroa MDStony Brook University Stony Brook NY 11794