Dr. Natalie Hernandez

Dr. Natalie Hernandez

Learn more about Dr. Natalie Hernandez, pediatric endocrinologist at LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology specializing in obesity medicine, metabolism, PMOS (formerly PCOS), diabetes, growth, puberty, and hormone disorders in children and adolescents.

Posts by Dr. Natalie Hernandez

Miami Pediatric Weight Loss: Physician-Led Care for Kids & Teens
LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology logo — physician-led pediatric weight loss and metabolic care for Miami, Florida families.

Miami Pediatric Weight Loss: Physician-Led Care for Kids & Teens

Aug 17, 2026 7 min read
Austin Pediatric Weight Loss: Physician-Led Care for Kids & Teens
LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology logo — physician-led pediatric weight loss and metabolic care for Austin, Texas families.

Austin Pediatric Weight Loss: Physician-Led Care for Kids & Teens

Aug 17, 2026 7 min read
Houston Pediatric Weight Loss: Physician-Led Care for Kids & Teens
LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology logo — physician-led pediatric weight loss and metabolic care for Houston, Texas families.

Houston Pediatric Weight Loss: Physician-Led Care for Kids & Teens

Aug 17, 2026 7 min read
MCAS in Teens: A Parent's Guide to Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Teen girl with red, irritated skin on her face, neck and arm, representing flushing, rash and itching associated with mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) in adolescents.

MCAS in Teens: A Parent's Guide to Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Aug 14, 2026 6 min read
POTS and MCAS in Teens: A Parent's Guide to the Connection
Teen girl surrounded by symbols representing the heart, brain, digestive system and joints, illustrating overlapping symptoms of POTS, MCAS and joint hypermobility in adolescents.

POTS and MCAS in Teens: A Parent's Guide to the Connection

Aug 14, 2026 5 min read
POTS in Teens: A Parent's Guide to Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
Teen girl resting with water nearby, representing dizziness, fatigue and exercise intolerance associated with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) in adolescents.

POTS in Teens: A Parent's Guide to Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Aug 14, 2026 6 min read
Genetic Obesity Disorders: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Illustration of genetic obesity disorders showing multiple obesity-related genes involved in appetite regulation, energy balance, and childhood obesity.

Genetic Obesity Disorders: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Jul 20, 2026 5 min read
Top Weight Loss Specialist: Expert Pediatric Obesity Doctor Nationwide
LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology logo representing nationally recognized pediatric obesity medicine and expert pediatric weight loss specialists for children.

Top Weight Loss Specialist: Expert Pediatric Obesity Doctor Nationwide

Jul 16, 2026 5 min read
FTO Gene: How It Affects Obesity, Appetite & Weight Gain
Illustration of a DNA double helix representing the FTO gene and obesity genetics associated with appetite, metabolism, and weight regulation.

FTO Gene: How It Affects Obesity, Appetite & Weight Gain

Jul 16, 2026 6 min read
What Is Prader-Willi Syndrome? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment
Minimal medical illustration of a child representing Prader-Willi syndrome with themes of genetics, brain development, endocrine function, growth, and comprehensive pediatric care.

What Is Prader-Willi Syndrome? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Jul 15, 2026 9 min read