Dr. Martha BardsleyM.D.
Endocrinology
at Bardsley Pediatric and Adolescent Endocrinology — Narberth, PA
About
Dr. Martha Bardsley is a board certified pediatric endocrinologist who has practiced in the Philadelphia area since 2005. She completed her undergraduate degree at Brown University in 1992 and earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine, formerly Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann. Her pediatric residency and fellowship in pediatric endocrinology both took place at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she trained from 1999 through 2005.
Dr. Bardsley treats thyroid disease, early and late puberty, growth delay, weight concerns, insulin resistance, PCOS, and menstrual irregularities in patients from newborn through age 25. She holds licenses in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware and provides televisits to patients in all three states. As an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, she taught second year medical students for 11 years and mentored pediatric residents and undergraduate researchers. She currently teaches Jefferson medical students 10 hours per week and mentors students in the Drexel premedical co-op program. Dr. Bardsley has authored more than 20 peer-reviewed articles and several book chapters, presented research at national and international conferences including the Endocrine Society Annual Meeting, and serves as an invited scientific reviewer for Pediatrics and Journal of Pediatrics. Philadelphia magazine has named her a Top Doc every year from 2015 through 2026, and Main Line Today has recognized her as a Top Doctor numerous times. She grew up in the Philadelphia area, raised four boys, and enjoys the ocean and skiing.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Brown University, 1992
Medical School
Drexel University College of Medicine (Formerly Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann), 1995–1999
Residency
Pediatrics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1999–2002
Fellowship
Pediatric Endocrinology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2002–2005
Additional Training
The Agnes Irwin School, 1988
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Bardsley right for?
Dr. Bardsley is the right fit for families seeking specialized endocrinology care for children and adolescents, from newborns through young adults up to age 25. She works especially well with patients managing thyroid disease, PCOS, puberty disorders, growth concerns, insulin resistance, or weight-related conditions. Families who prefer a direct pay model with transparent fees and no insurance billing will find her practice straightforward to navigate. Patients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware can access her care by televisit when in-person visits are not needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Bardsley treats a broad range of pediatric endocrine conditions. Her clinical focus includes thyroid disease, early and late puberty, growth delay, weight concerns, insulin resistance, PCOS, and menstrual irregularities. She sees patients from newborn through approximately age 25.
Yes. Dr. Bardsley holds board certification in pediatric endocrinology. She completed her fellowship training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has practiced in the Philadelphia area since 2005.
Dr. Bardsley earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine, formerly Medical College of Pennsylvania/Hahnemann. She completed both her pediatric residency and her pediatric endocrinology fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill between 1999 and 2005.
Yes. Dr. Bardsley provides televisits to patients who reside in or are physically located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware, the three states where she holds active medical licenses. Televisits carry the same fee as in-office visits. In-person visits remain necessary when a physical exam is required.
Dr. Bardsley sees patients from infancy through young adulthood, typically up to age 25. In select cases where a condition and its treatment closely resemble pediatric management, she may continue seeing a patient beyond age 21.
Yes. Philadelphia magazine has named Dr. Bardsley a Top Doc every year from 2015 through 2026. Main Line Today has recognized her as a Top Doctor in 2010, 2013, and every year from 2015 through 2025. Nemours recognized her for Excellence in Patient Satisfaction from 2010 through 2017.
Dr. Bardsley has an active academic background. She served as an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, teaching medical students and advising residents for over a decade. She has authored more than 20 peer-reviewed articles and several book chapters. She also serves as an invited scientific reviewer for Pediatrics and Journal of Pediatrics.
Dr. Bardsley evaluates growth concerns and can continue prescribing ongoing growth hormone treatment when medically indicated. She no longer performs the all-day growth hormone stimulation test or initiates new growth hormone therapy in her office, but she evaluates growth fully and refers patients when initiation of growth hormone is the appropriate next step.
Yes. Dr. Bardsley supports prior authorizations for specialty medications including growth hormone, Lupron, semaglutide, and durable medical equipment such as insulin pumps, provided the patient is not restricted by HMO or Medicaid requirements for in-network providers. She may charge a fee when the prior authorization process requires extensive time.
Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026