Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bachrach, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Laura Bachrach, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Bachrach completed her residency at Stanford Univ Hosp, Pediatrics; Moffitt Hosp Univ Of Ca, Pediatrics. Dr. Bachrach is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bachrach’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bachrach’s office at (408) 885-5000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bachrach?
Dr. Laura Bachrach, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Endocrinologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Bachrach empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetes, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Palo Alto/CA community, Dr. Bachrach is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Bachrach go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Stanford Univ Hosp, Pediatrics; Moffitt Hosp Univ Of Ca, Pediatrics
Medical School: Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma
Is Dr. Bachrach board certified in Pediatric Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Laura Bachrach, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Bachrach speak?
Dr. Bachrach and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bachrach treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Bachrach diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Bachrach. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Other Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid at Birth
- Neonatal Hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Thyroid Gland Underactivity
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
- E038: Other specified hypothyroidism
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
Also known as:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Early Puberty
- Delayed Puberty
- Puberty
- Central precocious puberty
- Precocious puberty
- Puberty at a young age
- Late puberty
- Slow puberty development
ICD-10 Codes:
- E301: Precocious puberty
- E300: Delayed puberty
Also known as:
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Disorder
- Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
- Isolated growth hormone deficiency
- Hypopituitarism
- Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
- Low Pituitary Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E230: Hypopituitarism
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Dentinogenesis imperfecta
- Brittle bone disease
- OI
- Fragile bones
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q780: Osteogenesis imperfecta
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- DMD
- BMD
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Becker Muscular Dystrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7101: Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy
Also known as:
- Adrenal Gland Overactivity
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Adrenocortical Hyperfunction
- Excess Adrenal Hormones
- Adrenal Hyperactivity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E270: Other adrenocortical overactivity
Also known as:
- Turner Syndrome
- Monosomy X
- 45,X Karyotype
- Ullrich-Turner Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q969: Turner's syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Amenorrhea
- Menstruation
- Absent Periods
- No Periods
- Lack of Menstruation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N912: Amenorrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Injury
- Many injuries
- Several injuries
- Polytrauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T07XXXA: Unspecified multiple injuries, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Other Forms of Osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis
- Secondary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M818: Other osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Down Syndrome
- Trisomy 21
- Mongolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q909: Down syndrome, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Bachrach perform as a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Laura Bachrach may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bachrach's office.
Does Dr. Bachrach accept my insurance?
Dr. Bachrach accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 885-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bachrach accept in Palo Alto, CA?
Dr. Bachrach in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
California Water Service Group
Central California Alliance for Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Plan of San Mateo
OptumRx
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bachrach's office located?
Recognitions
Publications
Cost-effectiveness of Universal Serologic Screening to Prevent Nontraumatic Hip
Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology, 2013
Correlates of low bone mass in children with generalized forms of epidermolysis bullosa
JOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY, 2011
Patterns of bone mineral acquisition in children with epidermolysis bullosa: a longitudil study
BRITISH JOURL OF DERMATOLOGY, 2011
Characterization of low bone mass in young patients with thalassemia by DXA
BONE, 2011
Biopsychosocial variables associated with substantial bone mineral density loss during the use of
CONTRACEPTION, 2010
Idequate Vitamin D Status in Adolescents with Substantial Bone Mineral Density
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC AND ADOLESCENT GYNECOLOGY, 2010
Nutritiol Factors That Influence Change in Bone Density
PM&R, 2010
Recovery of bone mineral density
CONTRACEPTION, 2010
Nutritiol Factors that Influence Change in Bone Density
NUTRITIOL INFLUENCES ON BONE HEALTH, 2010
Intertiol longitudil pediatric reference standards for bone mineral content
BONE, 2010
Clinical Review: Bisphosphote Use in Childhood Osteoporosis
JOURL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM, 2009
Effect of oral contraceptives on weight and body composition in young female runners
MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE, 2008
Longitudil study of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo
CONTRACEPTION, 2008
Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry interpretation and reporting in children and adolescents
JOURL OF CLINICAL DENSITOMETRY, 2008
Risk factors for stress fracture among young female cross-country runners
MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE, 2007
Consensus and controversy regarding osteoporosis in the pediatric population.
Endocrine practice, 2007
The effect of oral contraceptives on bone mass and stress fractures in female runners
MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE, 2007
Bone mineral density in postmerchal adolescent girls in the United States
Harel, Z., Gold, M., Cromer, B., Bruner, A., Stager, M., Bachrach, L.,, 2007
Variable deficits of bone mineral despite chronic glucocorticoid therapy
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM, 2006
Sequential comparisons of one-month
JOURL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM, 2006
Measuring bone mass in children: Can we really do it?
HORMONE RESEARCH, 2006
The relative contributions of lean tissue mass and fat mass to bone density in young women
BONE, 2005
Osteoporosis and measurement of bone mass in children and adolescents
ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA, 2005
Consensus statement: Guide to bone health and disease in cystic fibrosis
JOURL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM, 2005
Assessing bone health in children: who to test and what does it mean?
Pediatric endocrinology reviews : PER, 2005
Taking steps towards reducing osteoporosis in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
NEUROMUSCULAR DISORDERS, 2005
Official positions of the Intertiol Society for Clinical Densitometry
JOURL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM, 2004
Bone health in children and adolescents
Current problems in pediatric and adolescent health care, 2004
Standards and guidelines for performing central dual-energy X
JOURL OF CLINICAL DENSITOMETRY, 2004
Bone mineral density in pediatric transplant recipients
TRANSPLANTATION, 2003
Low-dose intravenous pamidrote reduces fractures in childhood osteoporosis
JOURL OF PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM, 2003
Disordered eating, menstrual irregularity, and bone mineral density in female runners
MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE, 2003
Comparison of calcaneus ultrasound and dual X-ray absorptiometry in children at risk of osteopenia
JOURL OF CLINICAL DENSITOMETRY, 2003
Diet in midpuberty and sedentary activity in prepuberty predict peak bone mass
AMERICAN JOURL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION, 2003
Ethnic differences in bone mass of young women vary with method of assessment
JOURL OF CLINICAL DENSITOMETRY, 2002
Calcaneus ultrasound measurements in a convenience sample of healthy youth
JOURL OF CLINICAL DENSITOMETRY, 2001
Acquisition of optimal bane mass in childhood and adolescence
TRENDS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM, 2001
Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate in teens: A risk for bone health?
PEDIATRICS, 2000
Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) measurements of bone density and body composition
Bachrach, L. K., 2000
Use of hormone replacement therapy to reduce the risk of osteopenia
JOURL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 2000
Mechanobiology of femoral neck structure during adolescence
JOURL OF REHABILITATION RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 2000
Bone mineral acquisition in healthy Asian, Hispanic, black, and Caucasian youth: A longitudil study
JOURL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM, 1999
tural history of growth hormone receptor deficiency
ACTA PAEDIATRICA, 1999
A comparison of calcaneus ultrasound
JOURL OF CLINICAL DENSITOMETRY, 1999
Influence of pre-adolescent diet on quantitative ultrasound measurements of the calcaneus in young
OSTEOPOROSIS INTERTIOL, 1999
Two measures of physical activity as predictors of bone mass in a young cohort
CLINICAL JOURL OF SPORT MEDICINE, 1998
Bone acquisition and loss in children and adults with cystic fibrosis: A longitudil study
JOURL OF PEDIATRICS, 1998
Bone mass and hip axis length in healthy Asian, black, Hispanic, and white American youths
JOURL OF BONE AND MINERAL RESEARCH, 1997
Intakes of nutrients and foods relevant to bone health in ethnically diverse youths
JOURL OF THE AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION, 1997
Determints of femoral neck structure during adolescence.
VANDERMEULEN, M. C., Moro, M., Kiratli, B. J., Marcus, R., Bachrach, L, 1997
Velocardiofacial syndrome presenting as hypocalcemia in early adolescence
ARCHIVES OF PEDIATRICS & ADOLESCENT MEDICINE, 1997
Correspondence between theoretical models
JOURL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH, 1997
Body mass is the primary determint of midfemoral bone acquisition during adolescent growth
BONE, 1996
Differences in bone mineral in young Asian
JOURL OF BONE AND MINERAL RESEARCH, 1996
Determints of femoral geometry and structure during adolescent growth
JOURL OF ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH, 1996
Correlates of osteopenia in patients with cystic fibrosis
PEDIATRICS, 1996
Validity of the body mass index as an indicator of adiposity
AMERICAN JOURL OF HUMAN BIOLOGY, 1996
BONE-MINERAL DENSITY DURING TREATMENT OF CENTRAL PRECOCIOUS PUBERTY
JOURL OF PEDIATRICS, 1995
THE BONE-MINERAL STATUS OF PATIENTS WITH MARFAN-SYNDROME
JOURL OF BONE AND MINERAL RESEARCH, 1995
A PHYSICIAN SURVEY OF THERAPY FOR EXERCISE-ASSOCIATED AMENORRHEA - A BRIEF REPORT
CLINICAL JOURL OF SPORT MEDICINE, 1995
LOADING FROM BODY-MASS DETERMINES BONE MASS AND STRUCTURE DURING ADOLESCENCE
VANDERMEULEN, M. C., Moro, M., Kiratli, B. J., Bachrach, L. K., Carter, 1995
Osteopenia in Turner girls
TURNER SYNDROME IN A LIFE-SPAN PERSPECTIVE: RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ASPE, 1995
OSTEOPENIA IN ADULTS WITH CYSTIC-FIBROSIS
AMERICAN JOURL OF MEDICINE, 1994
LOW BONE-MINERAL DENSITY AT AXIAL AND APPENDICULAR SITES IN AMENORRHEIC ATHLETES
MEDICINE AND SCIENCE IN SPORTS AND EXERCISE, 1993
TURNER SYNDROME ADOLESCENTS RECEIVING GROWTH-HORMONE ARE NOT OSTEOPENIC
JOURL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM, 1993
2-YEAR RESULTS OF TREATMENT WITH DEPOT LEUPROLIDE ACETATE FOR CENTRAL PRECOCIOUS PUBERTY
JOURL OF PEDIATRICS, 1992
CLINICAL AND ANTHROPOMETRIC CORRELATES OF BONE-MINERAL ACQUISITION IN HEALTHY ADOLESCENT GIRLS
JOURL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM, 1991
RECOVERY FROM OSTEOPENIA IN ADOLESCENT GIRLS WITH ANOREXIA-NERVOSA
JOURL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM, 1991
Thyrotropin inhibits while insulin
Growth factors, 1991
DECREASED BONE-DENSITY IN ADOLESCENT GIRLS WITH ANOREXIA-NERVOSA
PEDIATRICS, 1990
Interaction of TSH, insulin and insulin
Growth factors, 1990
INDUCTION OF ORNITHINE DECARBOXYLASE ACTIVITY BY GROWTH AND DIFFERENTIATION FACTORS IN FRTL-5 CELLS
YALE JOURL OF BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE, 1989
REGULATION OF THYROPEROXIDASE, THYROGLOBULIN AND IODIDE LEVELS IN SHEEP THYROID-CELLS BY TSH
BIOCHIMIE, 1989
EFFECTS OF AMIODARONE DURING PREGNCY
CADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION JOURL, 1987
Role of non-TSH factors in thyroid cell growth.
Acta endocrinologica. Supplementum, 1987
ROLE OF NON-TSH FACTORS IN THYROID CELL-GROWTH
ACTA ENDOCRINOLOGICA, 1987
DISPARATE UPTAKE OF (TCO4)-TC-99M AND I-125 IN THYROID-CELLS IN CULTURE
HORMONE AND METABOLIC RESEARCH, 1986
PHORBOL ESTERS STIMULATE GROWTH AND INHIBIT DIFFERENTIATION IN CULTURED THYROID-CELLS
ENDOCRINOLOGY, 1985
THE EFFECTS OF GROWTH-FACTORS AND SERUM ON D
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR ENDOCRINOLOGY, 1984
TRANS-PLACENTAL EFFECTS OF 3
ENDOCRINOLOGY, 1983
TREATMENT OF OVINE CRETINISM INUTERO WITH 3,5-DIMETHYL-3'-ISOPROPYL-L-THYRONINE
ENDOCRINOLOGY, 1982
What is Dr. Bachrach's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bachrach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679550859.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bachrach?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bachrach
What is Dr. Laura Bachrach's specialty?
Dr. Bachrach is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Palo Alto, CA. A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region. Contact Dr. Bachrach to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Laura Bachrach affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bachrach is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Laura Bachrach accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes, Dr. Laura Bachrach is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Laura Bachrach offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bachrach's office at (408) 885-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Laura Bachrach?
Please contact Dr. Bachrach's office at (408) 885-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Laura Bachrach have?
Dr. Laura Bachrach is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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