Pediatric Thyroid Disorders: What Pediatricians Need to Know About Diagnosis, Referral, and Surgical Care

Authors

Michael Smith
John Dahl, Children's Mercy Kansas CityFollow

Files

Document Type

Podcast

Hosts

Michael Smith

Featured Speaker

Jake Dahl, MD, PhD, MBA

Length of Episode

18:07

Description

Pediatric thyroid disorders can present subtly but have significant implications if missed. In this episode, Jake Dahl, MD, PhD, MBA, discusses how pediatric thyroid disease differs from adult presentations, when pediatricians should consider specialty referral, and how endocrinology and surgery work together to guide care. The conversation offers practical insights to help pediatricians recognize red flags, navigate referrals, and support families through diagnosis and treatment.

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Publication Date

3-11-2026

Disciplines

Pediatrics

Recommended Citation

Smith, Michael and Dahl, John, "Pediatric Thyroid Disorders: What Pediatricians Need to Know About Diagnosis, Referral, and Surgical Care" (2026). Pediatrics in Practice: A CME Podcast. 51.
https://scholarlyexchange.childrensmercy.org/cme_podcast/51