Referrals and second opinions

The Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center serves as a resource for physicians for ongoing management of newly diagnosed patients with hyperinsulinism. We also welcome referrals for second-opinion evaluation and consultation for patients diagnosed with congenital hyperinsulinism.

The referral process is easy. We provide comprehensive support with scheduling, insurance authorization and patient transport coordination. We also collaborate with referring physicians and maintain close communication prior to transport and after your patient returns home. For more information, contact the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center by phone at 215-590-7682 or by email at hyperinsulin@chop.edu. 

Refer a Patient with Congenital Hyperinsulinism (HI): Learn when and how to refer a patient, what to expect during the referral process, and how CHOP collaborates with referring providers throughout care.  

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Diagnosis and treatment resources

Management of the Patient with Suspected Hyperinsulinism: Recommendations from the Congenital Hyperinsulinism Center. 

Video: Hyperinsulinism Diagnosis, Treatment, Outcomes and Research: Meet our HI experts and learn about our approach to surgical and non-surgical treatment for the disease. 

Monogenic hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia: current insights into the pathogenesis and management. 

Outcomes

Outcomes Data: Learn about patient volumes and outcomes for focal and diffuse congenital hyperinsulinism treated at CHOP. 

CHOP OPEN 

CHOP OPEN (Online Pediatric Education Network) provides pediatric medical education to healthcare professionals worldwide. After registering for a free account, you can access recorded lectures from CHOP experts. 

Courses related to hyperinsulinism include: 

• Perinatal Stress Induced Hyperinsulinism  
• Hyperinsulinism in Kabuki Syndrome  
• Neonatal Hypoglycemia and Congenital Hyperinsulinism 

Case studies and clinical insights

Explore clinical case studies and expert perspectives on the diagnosis and management of congenital hyperinsulinism. 

• The Critical Role of Accurate Testing in Identifying Children with Focal Hyperinsulinism  
• Elusive Insulinoma: Case Study  
• From Diagnosis to Emerging Therapies: A Clinical Q&A on Congenital Hyperinsulinism with Diva D. De León-Crutchlow, MD, MSCE

Congenital Hyperinsulinism Research Highlights 

Scholarly Articles: Review a selection of peer-reviewed publications from CHOP experts focused on congenital hyperinsulinism. 

Clinical Pathways

Our Clinical Pathways Program aims to incorporate evidence, best practices and local expert consensus into easily accessible, shared care models at the point of care. Clinical pathways help care teams apply evidence-based practices at the point of care.

• Featured Pathway: Hypoglycemia, Persistent, Newborn, N/IICU 

Continuing medical education (CME) events 

Topics in Hyperinsulinism: a two-day symposium for healthcare professionals seeking the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of congenital hyperinsulinism.