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.

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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.
Healthy Living

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.
Weight Loss

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
Prader-Willi Syndrome Facial Features: Signs & Symptoms
Minimal medical illustration of the human endocrine system representing the characteristic facial features and endocrine involvement in children with Prader-Willi syndrome, including hormone regulation, growth, puberty, thyroid function, obesity, and metabolic health.
Hormone Health

Prader-Willi Syndrome Facial Features: Signs & Symptoms

Jul 15, 2026 7 min read
What Is Monogenic Obesity? Causes, Symptoms & Genetic Testing
Minimal medical illustration representing monogenic obesity, a rare genetic disorder that causes severe early-onset obesity and hyperphagia in children.
Obesity Medicine

What Is Monogenic Obesity? Causes, Symptoms & Genetic Testing

Jul 14, 2026 6 min read
What Is Hypothalamic Obesity? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Illustration of hypothalamic obesity showing the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that regulates hunger, metabolism, and body weight.
Weight Loss

What Is Hypothalamic Obesity? Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Jul 14, 2026 5 min read
What Is The Obesity Gene Called? Understanding The FTO Gene
Illustration of the FTO gene, the genetic variant most commonly associated with obesity risk and appetite regulation.
Weight Loss

What Is The Obesity Gene Called? Understanding The FTO Gene

Jul 14, 2026 7 min read
Acanthosis Nigricans Treatment: A Pediatric Endocrinologist's Guide
Before-and-after comparison of acanthosis nigricans on a child's neck showing improvement after treatment for insulin resistance and improved metabolic health.
Weight Loss

Acanthosis Nigricans Treatment: A Pediatric Endocrinologist's Guide

Jun 27, 2026 7 min read
Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Prediabetes: Expert Guide
Teen wearing a continuous glucose monitor and reviewing glucose data on a smartphone to support personalized prediabetes care and metabolic health.
Type 1 Diabetes

Continuous Glucose Monitoring for Prediabetes: Expert Guide

Jun 27, 2026 6 min read
What Is PMOS (Formerly PCOS)? Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment in Teens
Four types of PMOS (formerly PCOS) infographic showing insulin-resistant PMOS, inflammatory PMOS, adrenal PMOS, and post-pill PMOS in adolescents.
Hormone Health

What Is PMOS (Formerly PCOS)? Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment in Teens

Jun 27, 2026 7 min read
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