Dr. Ladan DavallowMD

Pediatrics

at EndoMD Health — Richmond, VA

About

Dr. Ladan Davallow is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist with over ten years of experience treating children with hormone and metabolic conditions. She earned her medical degree from Cornell University and completed her pediatric residency training at Dartmouth and the University of Virginia. She then went on to complete her Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship at the University of Virginia.

Before founding EndoMD Health, Dr. Davallow held faculty positions at large pediatric academic centers, where she trained the next generation of physicians. Her research career has focused heavily on growth in children, and her work earned first place at the UVA Pediatrics Research Competition for research on ADHD and short stature. She holds dual board certification through the American Board of Pediatrics in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology, and she holds membership in the Pediatric Endocrine Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Davallow is particularly passionate about weight disorders, diabetes, growth concerns, thyroid conditions, puberty disorders, PCOS, and hormonal imbalances. She founded EndoMD Health to give every child fast access to the specialist care they need, regardless of geography.

Education & Training

Medical School

Cornell University

Residency

Pediatric Residency, Dartmouth & University of Virginia

Fellowship

Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship, University of Virginia

Additional Training

Faculty at large pediatric academic center (medical school); multiple published research articles on growth in children; first place, UVA Pediatrics Research Competition for research on ADHD and growth/short stature

Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatric Endocrinology (American Board of Pediatrics)

Conditions Treated

obesity
childhood obesity
type 2 diabetes
pre-diabetes
growth disorders
short stature
ADHD and growth
hypothyroidism
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
PCOS
menstrual irregularities
early puberty
delayed puberty
hormonal imbalances

Who is Dr. Davallow right for?

Dr. Davallow is a strong fit for children and young adults with endocrine or metabolic conditions who need rapid access to a specialist. Families dealing with childhood obesity, type 2 diabetes, or pre-diabetes benefit from her thorough, root-cause approach. She also serves patients with growth concerns, short stature, thyroid disorders such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis, early or delayed puberty, PCOS, and hormonal imbalances. Her virtual model makes her accessible to patients across Virginia and Maryland who face long wait times or significant travel to reach specialist care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Davallow treats a broad range of pediatric endocrine conditions. These include childhood obesity, type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes, growth disorders, short stature, hypothyroidism, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, PCOS, menstrual irregularities, early puberty, delayed puberty, hormonal imbalances, and growth concerns related to ADHD.

Yes. Dr. Davallow holds dual board certification through the American Board of Pediatrics in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology. She also maintains membership in the Pediatric Endocrine Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Davallow earned her medical degree from Cornell University. She completed her pediatric residency at Dartmouth and the University of Virginia, then completed her Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship at the University of Virginia.

Dr. Davallow takes a holistic approach to each child's care. She addresses medical needs alongside nutritional, lifestyle, and mindset factors to reach the root cause of the child's condition. Her goal is to help children feel healthier and function better, not just manage symptoms.

Yes. Dr. Davallow has published multiple research articles, with a particular focus on growth in children. Her research on ADHD and short stature earned first place at the annual UVA Pediatrics Research Competition.

Dr. Davallow brings over ten years of clinical experience treating children with hormone and endocrine conditions. Before founding EndoMD Health, she served as faculty at large pediatric academic centers, where she also taught medical students.

Yes. Dr. Davallow treats PCOS and related menstrual irregularities in adolescent patients. She addresses both the hormonal and lifestyle factors that contribute to the condition.

Yes. Dr. Davallow offers second opinion consultations for families who want expert review of an existing diagnosis or treatment plan. She can also provide e-Consult services for referring clinicians seeking specialist input.

Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026