Dr. Toni Kim

Dr. Toni Kim

Founder & Board-Certified Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Toni Kim is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist and the founder of Life Pediatric Endocrinology, a boutique specialty practice dedicated to personalized hormone and diabetes care for children and teens. With a whole-child approach, Dr. Kim empowers families to navigate complex endocrine conditions—from growth and puberty concerns to thyroid, adrenal, and diabetes management—with clarity, compassion, and direct access to expert care. She looks at growth and puberty issues through a unique lens and helps families navigate with "outside-the-box" thinking. She sees patients across the U.S., offering a high-touch model that helps children flourish physically and emotionally. Her mission is simple: help every child live fully and thrive with confidence.

Posts by Dr. Toni Kim

Does My Teen With POTS Need a 504 Plan?
Teen with POTS at school with a 504 plan, water, salty snacks and accommodations for managing symptoms during the school day.

Does My Teen With POTS Need a 504 Plan?

Aug 31, 2026 6 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.

Body Odor at 6: When It's Premature Adrenarche

Aug 30, 2026 5 min read
What Do Breast Buds Look Like? One Side Is Often Normal
Pediatric endocrinologist talking with a girl about breast buds and early signs of puberty.

What Do Breast Buds Look Like? One Side Is Often Normal

Aug 30, 2026 7 min read
What Should My Child Eat on Growth Hormone Therapy?
Protein shake and nutrient-rich whole foods to support nutrition during growth hormone therapy in children.

What Should My Child Eat on Growth Hormone Therapy?

Aug 30, 2026 6 min read
Pubic Hair at 7: Adrenarche vs Precocious Puberty
Premature adrenarche versus precocious puberty showing adrenal hormones, reproductive development and bone age evaluation.

Pubic Hair at 7: Adrenarche vs Precocious Puberty

Aug 30, 2026 6 min read
Lupron vs Fensolvi vs Supprelin for Precocious Puberty
Lupron Depot-Ped, Fensolvi, Triptodur and Supprelin LA treatment options for central precocious puberty.

Lupron vs Fensolvi vs Supprelin for Precocious Puberty

Aug 30, 2026 5 min read
Ozempic vs Wegovy for Teens: Only Wegovy Is FDA-Approved
Ozempic and Wegovy semaglutide injection pens for a comparison of GLP-1 medications for teens.

Ozempic vs Wegovy for Teens: Only Wegovy Is FDA-Approved

Aug 30, 2026 8 min read
Weight Up, Height Stalled: What a Pediatric Endo Checks
Pediatric growth chart showing weight gain with slowed height growth, a pattern evaluated by a pediatric endocrinologist.

Weight Up, Height Stalled: What a Pediatric Endo Checks

Aug 30, 2026 6 min read
Does Lupron for Precocious Puberty Affect Fertility?
Lupron treatment for central precocious puberty with pediatric endocrinology resources on long-term fertility outcomes.

Does Lupron for Precocious Puberty Affect Fertility?

Aug 30, 2026 7 min read
Is Picky Eating Slowing My Child's Growth?
Picky eater at mealtime with a pediatric growth chart showing how height and weight trends help determine whether selective eating is affecting growth.

Is Picky Eating Slowing My Child's Growth?

Aug 30, 2026 5 min read