About
Dr. Penelope Pauley founded The Endocrine Co. in 2023 after serving at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children's Endocrinology and Diabetes Center. She earned her medical degree magna cum laude from Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. Her pediatric residency took place at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in New York City. She then completed both clinical and research fellowships in pediatric endocrinology at the University of Connecticut's Connecticut Children's Medical Center.
Dr. Pauley holds board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She also carries certification as a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. Her clinical focus spans growth hormone deficiency, early and delayed puberty, thyroid disorders, pituitary dysfunction, PCOS, perimenopause, and hormone care for both men and women. That breadth allows her to care for patients at every stage of life, from childhood through adulthood. Affectionately known as Dr. Penny, she brings warmth and precision to every visit. Patients and families consistently describe her care as thorough, unhurried, and deeply personal.
Education & Training
Medical School
Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (magna cum laude)
Residency
Pediatrics, Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center, New York City
Fellowship
Pediatric Endocrinology (clinical and research), University of Connecticut's Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Additional Training
Served at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children's Endocrinology and Diabetes Center prior to founding The Endocrine Co.
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Pauley right for?
Dr. Pauley is a strong fit for parents concerned about their child's growth rate, puberty timing, or thyroid function. Families who want answers quickly benefit from her Growth FastTrack program, which delivers a full diagnostic workup within one week. Adults managing thyroid disorders, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, or low testosterone also find her expertise valuable. She works well with patients who want a physician to explain findings clearly and build a personalized plan. Her dual pediatric and adult scope makes her a practical choice for families managing hormone health across generations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Pauley treats a broad range of endocrine conditions in children and adults. In children, she addresses growth hormone deficiency, constitutional growth delay, early and delayed puberty, and thyroid disorders including Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Graves' disease. In adults, she manages perimenopause, menopause, PCOS, low testosterone, pituitary dysfunction, diabetes, insulin resistance, and hormone imbalances in both men and women.
Yes. Dr. Pauley holds board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She also carries certification as a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, reflecting her expertise in perimenopause and menopause care.
Dr. Pauley earned her medical degree magna cum laude from Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. She completed her pediatric residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in New York City. Her fellowship training in pediatric endocrinology, both clinical and research, took place at the University of Connecticut's Connecticut Children's Medical Center. , she served at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children's Endocrinology and Diabetes Center.
Yes. Dr. Pauley sees patients across all age groups. Her practice covers pediatric endocrinology alongside adult hormone health, including women's health, men's health, thyroid management, and obesity medicine. This range allows her to care for entire families with continuity.
The Growth FastTrack is a five-step diagnostic pathway Dr. Pauley designed for children with growth concerns. It compresses an in-depth consultation, bone age X-ray, growth hormone stimulation testing, a results visit, and a personalized action plan into one week. Families who need answers quickly use this program to avoid the long waits common at traditional specialty practices.
Dr. Pauley takes a symptom-first approach to thyroid care. She interprets labs in the context of how a patient actually feels, not just whether numbers fall within a reference range. The Thyroid Direct membership at $99 per month supports ongoing thyroid management for patients who need regular monitoring and care.
Yes. Dr. Pauley holds board certification from the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She provides medically supervised weight loss that addresses the hormonal and metabolic factors underlying weight concerns. She treats both pediatric and adult patients dealing with obesity and insulin resistance.
Dr. Pauley manages a full range of women's hormonal health concerns. She treats perimenopause and menopause, PCOS, thyroid disorders, and hormone imbalances affecting energy, mood, and metabolism. Her Menopause Society certification reflects her depth of training in this area.
Yes. Dr. Pauley treats men dealing with low testosterone, hormone imbalances, diabetes, insulin resistance, and related metabolic concerns. Her men's health services include testosterone replacement therapy and personalized hormone management.
Doctor profile last updated August 17, 2026