- Medical Weight LossIntroducing the Health and Nutrition Direction Pathway, an approach for managing weight gain and obesity in children. As obesity becomes more prevalent among children, more tools are needed to help families with lifestyle changes directed at slowing weight gain or promoting weight loss. The HAND Pathway is designed to do just that.
- Pediatric CareAfter medical school, Dr. Bishop stayed in the Detroit area to complete her general pediatrics training at William Beaumont Hospital. In 2004, she moved to Oregon for her pediatric endocrinology and diabetes fellowship at Oregon Health and Science University.
- Primary CareOften, a follow-up visit is scheduled to discuss any test results. A complete report of Dr. Bishop's assessment and plan will be sent to your child’s primary care doctor on the day of your appointment.
- Internal MedicineDr. Jacalyn Bishop provides the most advanced care available in a warm and compassionate atmosphere. Some of the most common endocrine diseases we treat include Adrenal/Pituitary Disorders, Growth Disorders, Thyroid Disorders, Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity Associated with Insulin Resistance, and Pediatric Weight Management.
- Mental HealthDr. Jacalyn Bishop has a great deal of experience and interest in adolescent transgender healthcare. Initial evaluation will focus on determining the physical, social, and psychological needs of the patient. Initial evaluation also requires input from the patient's mental health professional with whom Dr. Bishop will communicate regularly. With gender dysphoria treatment, children are able to finally express themselves as they want to be. Dr. Bishop makes sure to personally deliver these services to each and every one of her patients.
- Diabetes CareLiz is a a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES). When she's not making herself invaluable to our diabetes patients, she helps direct our Health and Nutrition Direction Pathway offering extensive support and resources to help patients and their families achieve all their health and nutrition goals.
- EndocrinologyConcerned your child may be having thyroid problems? For more information or to make an appointment at Endocrine Kids, call our pediatric endocrinology office in Novi, Michigan, at (248) 347-3344, or request an appointment online.
- HypothyroidismA disorder in which a patient is born without a thyroid gland or with a thyroid gland that does not produce enough hormone. If untreated or poorly managed, this can lead to significant developmental delays. Hypothyroidism is treated with thyroid replacement hormone taken each day.
- ThyroidAt Endocrine Kids in Novi, Michigan, pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Jacalyn Bishop treats many common and uncommon pediatric endocrine diseases, including conditions of the thyroid. The thyroid is an immensely important gland, as the hormones it produces affects many metabolic processes throughout the rest of the body. Most thyroid issues involve the improper secretion of its hormones – thyroid hormone.
- Thyroid CancerA goiter is a disorder in which the thyroid gland in the neck enlarges visibly, while a nodule is when a fluid filled or solid lump forms. With thyroid cancer, metastatic tissue starts growing.
- RadiologyIf a bone age study has been done, please bring a copy of the actual film, not just the report. This can be obtained only from the radiology department where the X-ray was performed.
- Gynecomastia