Dr. Rabab JafriMD, FAAP, DABOM

Dr. Jafri treats a broad range of pediatric endocrine conditions. These include Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, neonatal diabetes, MODY, growth disorders, delayed and precocious puberty, PCOS, thyroid conditions such as Hashimoto's thyroiditis and hyperthyroidism, adrenal disorders, pituitary conditions, obesity, insulin resistance, and genetic syndromes including Turner syndrome and Trisomy 21.

Yes. Dr. Jafri holds triple board certification in Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology, and Obesity Medicine. She also carries the FAAP designation as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the DABOM designation from the American Board of Obesity Medicine.

Dr. Jafri earned her medical degree from The Aga Khan University. She completed her pediatric residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She then trained in Pediatric Endocrinology through a fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston.

Dr. Jafri has a strong research background in diabetes technology. During her fellowship, she presented diabetes research at multiple American Diabetes Association meetings. After fellowship, she contributed to the development of the iLet Bionic Pancreas, which is now FDA approved. She actively follows updates from major diabetes conferences including ADA, ATTD, and ISPAD.

Yes. Dr. Jafri prescribes weight loss medications for appropriate pediatric patients. She incorporates them into a holistic plan that includes diet and lifestyle guidance, careful monitoring for medication safety, and in-office testing for genetic and metabolic causes of weight gain.

Dr. Jafri speaks English, Urdu, and Hindi.

Yes. Dr. Jafri has published several papers, including multicenter randomized trials on the bionic pancreas, CGM accuracy comparisons, and Turner syndrome liver involvement. She also authored a chapter in "Endocrine Conditions in Pediatrics: A Practical Guide," published by Springer.

In many cases, yes. S. states to support continuity of care if patients relocate. S. states, so families can often maintain their relationship with her after a move.

Dr. Jafri evaluates delayed puberty, precocious puberty, and PCOS. She reviews family history, relevant labs, and imaging to reach an accurate diagnosis. For precocious puberty, she administers injectable medication in-office when treatment is indicated.