LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology

This structure allows the team to offer same and next-day appointments, longer visits, and 24/7 direct access to providers. Many insurance plans still cover blood tests, radiology, and prescribed medications. The practice provides superbills that some flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and insurance companies will use to reimburse fees.

LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology does not bill insurance for membership or visit fees. However, many insurance plans cover blood work, radiology, and medications the practice prescribes. The practice provides superbills so families can seek reimbursement through their FSA, HSA, or insurance company. CareCredit financing is also available, with up to six months of 0% deferred financing for select patients.

Yes, the practice offers telemedicine visits and serves patients across more than twelve states, including Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. Families who cannot travel to one of the physical offices can access the full clinical team remotely. The practice also conducts all Confident Body Program coaching sessions via telemedicine.

The practice treats a wide range of pediatric endocrine conditions, including early puberty, poor growth and growth hormone deficiency, thyroid disorders, Type 1 diabetes, adrenal insufficiency, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, insulin resistance, metabolic bone disease, and obesity. The team also provides integrative endocrinology care that factors in nutrition, bone density, vitamin D, and environmental exposures. Medical weight loss support, including GLP-1 therapy, is available through the Confident Body Program.

LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology has offices in Sandy Springs and Atlanta, Georgia; Nashville and Brentwood, Tennessee; Austin, Texas; and multiple California locations including Beverly Hills, Calabasas, Newport Beach, and Atherton. Families from across the United States travel for in-person care. For those outside these cities, telemedicine is available in more than twelve states.

The Confident Body Program is a six-month medical weight loss program for children and teens, led by Crystal McKenzie, NP. It includes twelve 45-minute coaching sessions delivered via telemedicine, a CBP workbook, curated supplements at 15 to 20 percent off through Fullscript, unlimited messaging, provider coordination, and medication support including GLP-1s and metformin when appropriate. The program takes a family-centered approach to sustainable weight and metabolic health.

Yes, LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology offers same and next-day appointments as part of its concierge model. Families also have 24/7 direct access to providers for urgent questions and concerns. Longer appointment times allow the clinical team to address each child's situation thoroughly rather than on a rushed schedule.

Families begin with a 15-minute phone consultation with the care team to determine whether LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology is the right fit for their child. The team will not provide medical advice during that initial call, but they will help navigate the process and schedule a more in-depth consultation, either in person or via telemedicine. You can reach the main office at 855-606-LIFE.

Yes, the practice serves patients nationally. Physical offices operate in Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, and California. The telemedicine program reaches patients in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. Many families also travel from outside these states to visit in person.

LIFE Pediatric Endocrinology pioneered integrative endocrinology, a 360-degree approach that considers diet, exercise, nutrition, bone density, vitamin D, puberty timing, and environmental exposures alongside clinical diagnostics. Each physician personalizes care to the individual child rather than applying standard protocols. The practice combines this clinical philosophy with concierge-level access, including direct physician communication, same-day availability, and unhurried appointments.