About
Dr. Toni Kim founded LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology after years of building her reputation as one of the country's leading voices in pediatric growth and puberty care. She earned her undergraduate degree magna cum laude from Stony Brook University, studying biochemistry and music, then completed medical school there before discovering her calling in pediatric endocrinology. Her residency training took place at New York Medical College, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, where she earned the honor of Pediatric Chief Resident. She then completed her Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship at Children's Hospital Colorado and the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes.
Before founding LIFE, Dr. Kim served on faculty at New York Medical College and held clinical roles at Dell Children's Hospital in Austin and Goryeb Children's Hospital in New Jersey. She relocated from New York to Atlanta in 2018, and many of her patients made the geographic journey with her. With more than twenty years of internationally recognized expertise, she focuses on early puberty, growth disorders, growth hormone therapy, thyroid conditions, adrenal disorders, and integrative endocrinology. She holds board certification in pediatric endocrinology and grounds her clinical approach in individualized care, direct access, and long-term health outcomes. Outside medicine, Dr. Kim enjoys cooking and is a certified Zumba instructor.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Stony Brook University, B.S. Biochemistry and Music (magna cum laude)
Medical School
Stony Brook University School of Medicine
Residency
Pediatric Residency, New York Medical College, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital (Pediatric Chief Resident)
Fellowship
Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship, Children's Hospital Colorado and the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Kim right for?
Dr. Kim is a strong fit for children and teens with complex hormonal or endocrine concerns. Patients dealing with early puberty, growth disorders, thyroid conditions, or adrenal issues benefit from her integrative approach. She works well with families seeking a physician who treats the whole child, not just a single diagnosis. Parents who want direct access and long-term continuity of care will find her practice model well suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kim specializes in early puberty, growth disorders, growth hormone therapy, thyroid conditions, and adrenal disorders. She also practices integrative endocrinology, incorporating nutrition, bone density, vitamin D, and environmental factors into each patient's care plan. Her clinical focus spans more than twenty years of nationally recognized experience.
Yes, Dr. Kim holds board certification in pediatric endocrinology. She completed her fellowship training at Children's Hospital Colorado and the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, two of the country's leading pediatric endocrinology programs.
Dr. Kim completed her medical degree at Stony Brook University School of Medicine. She trained in pediatric residency at New York Medical College, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, where she served as Pediatric Chief Resident. She then completed her fellowship in pediatric endocrinology at Children's Hospital Colorado and the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes.
Dr. Kim grounds her practice in individualized care and long-term health outcomes. She takes an integrative approach, factoring in nutrition, puberty timing, bone health, vitamin D levels, and environmental exposures alongside traditional endocrinology. She prioritizes direct access and treats each child as a whole person.
Yes, Dr. Kim sees patients across multiple states through telemedicine. LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology extends virtual care across more than twelve states. Many families also travel from across the country for in-person visits.
Dr. Kim sees children and teens with endocrine and hormonal concerns. Her patients often present with early or delayed puberty, growth problems, thyroid disorders, adrenal conditions, and diabetes-related concerns. Families seeking an integrative, relationship-driven approach to pediatric endocrinology frequently choose her as their provider.
Dr. Kim brings more than twenty years of experience to her clinical work. She has held faculty and clinical roles at major children's hospitals and founded LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology after establishing herself as a leading voice in the field.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026