Dr. Payal Patel

Dr. Payal Patel

Dr. Payal Patel is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist at LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology, based in Scottsdale, Arizona. She joined LIFE from Phoenix Children's Hospital and Banner Health, and is known for caring for children whose growth and puberty have been affected by cancer treatment. Her approach is integrative, reviewing nutrition, sleep, lifestyle, and metabolic and inflammatory factors alongside hormone evaluation.

Posts by Dr. Payal Patel

Childhood Cancer Survivors: Puberty, Testosterone & Fertility
Teenage boy representing puberty and reproductive health after childhood cancer treatment, highlighting testosterone, fertility, and pediatric endocrine care.
Puberty

Childhood Cancer Survivors: Puberty, Testosterone & Fertility

Oct 24, 2026 9 min read
Does My Child Need Growth Hormone? Signs, Testing & Results
Pediatric endocrinologist measuring a boy’s height against a wall ruler as his mother looks on.
Growth

Does My Child Need Growth Hormone? Signs, Testing & Results

Oct 11, 2026 14 min read
Puberty in Boys: Signs, Stages, Growth Spurts & Timing
Illustration showing the stages of puberty in boys and the progression from early puberty through the adolescent growth spurt.
Early Puberty

Puberty in Boys: Signs, Stages, Growth Spurts & Timing

Oct 5, 2026 10 min read
Delayed Puberty in Boys: Signs, Causes & When to Evaluate
Teenage boy representing delayed puberty and late bloomer development in boys.
Puberty

Delayed Puberty in Boys: Signs, Causes & When to Evaluate

Oct 5, 2026 15 min read
When Does Puberty End for Girls? A Pediatric Endocrinologist Explains
Girls progressing from childhood through adolescence, illustrating the stages of female puberty and growth explained by pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Payal Patel.
Growth

When Does Puberty End for Girls? A Pediatric Endocrinologist Explains

Sep 15, 2026 8 min read
Body Odor at 6: When It's Premature Adrenarche
Early body odor in a young child and signs of premature adrenarche that may warrant pediatric endocrine evaluation.
Early Puberty

Body Odor at 6: When It's Premature Adrenarche

Aug 30, 2026 5 min read
Lupron vs Fensolvi vs Supprelin for Precocious Puberty
Lupron Depot-Ped, Fensolvi, Triptodur and Supprelin LA treatment options for central precocious puberty.
Early Puberty

Lupron vs Fensolvi vs Supprelin for Precocious Puberty

Aug 30, 2026 5 min read