About Dr. Maria C. Caldas Vasquez
Dr. Maria C. Caldas Vasquez, MD, is a pediatric endocrinologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of hormone-related conditions affecting children and adolescents. Her work focuses on helping young patients with growth, development, metabolism, and endocrine health concerns through careful evaluation and individualized treatment planning.
Pediatric endocrinology involves the care of children with conditions related to hormones, glands, growth patterns, puberty, metabolism, and other complex developmental concerns. Dr. Caldas Vasquez works with families to understand symptoms, review medical history, interpret diagnostic findings, and create care plans that support healthy development.
Patients looking for related specialist services can explore the Doctiplus pediatric endocrinology category for additional information and healthcare options.
Focus Areas
- Growth disorders and short stature evaluation
- Childhood hormone and developmental concerns
- Thyroid disorders in children
- Diabetes and metabolic conditions
- Puberty-related disorders
- Bone and calcium metabolism conditions
- Endocrine evaluation for complex pediatric cases
- Weight and obesity-related hormonal concerns
Families can learn more about children and diabetes through the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development provides information about growth and development in children, while MedlinePlus offers educational resources about thyroid diseases.
Specialties and Pediatric Endocrinology Approach
Pediatric endocrinologists help children and families understand medical conditions related to hormones, growth, and development. Dr. Caldas Vasquez’s approach focuses on evaluating each child’s symptoms, considering their stage of development, and creating treatment plans based on their specific health needs.
Care may involve monitoring growth patterns, evaluating hormone levels, managing chronic endocrine conditions, and coordinating care with other pediatric specialists when needed. Working closely with families is an important part of pediatric endocrine care because many conditions require ongoing observation and long-term management.
Affiliations
- UT Physicians
- UTHealth Houston
- Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital
- Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
Credentials and Education
Dr. Maria C. Caldas Vasquez earned her medical degree from Escuela Colombiana de Medicina in Bogotá, Colombia. She completed pediatric residency training at The University of Texas Medical Branch and later completed a pediatric endocrinology fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital.
She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and has developed clinical experience in pediatric endocrine care, including conditions involving growth, metabolism, and hormonal health.
Clinic and Appointment Information
Dr. Maria C. Caldas Vasquez sees patients at UT Physicians High Risk Children’s Clinic located at 6410 Fannin Street, Suite 470, Houston, TX 77030. Families interested in scheduling a consultation should contact the clinic directly to confirm appointment availability, insurance details, and current services.
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