Growth & Bone Age Second Opinions
Still wondering how much more your child may grow?
If your child has already had a bone age X-ray but you still have questions about what it means, a focused second opinion can help.
Dr. Rinku Mehra offers one-time pediatric endocrinology consultations specifically for families seeking another expert perspective on their child's growth, bone age, remaining growth potential, and predicted adult height.
Visits are billed through insurance when eligible. Concierge membership is not required.
Growth & Bone Age Second Opinions
AThis focused consultation is designed for:
Girls age 14 and older
Boys age 16 and older
Children who have already had a bone age X-ray
Families who want another pediatric endocrinologist's perspective on remaining growth
Families who have questions about predicted adult height
Families who have received a bone age result but still aren't sure what it means
This consultation may not be the right fit if:
Your child has not yet had a bone age X-ray
Your child needs an initial evaluation for poor growth or short stature
Your child has a complex endocrine condition requiring comprehensive evaluation
You are looking to establish ongoing pediatric endocrinology care
In these situations, a comprehensive pediatric endocrinology appointment may be more appropriate.
What You Will Learn
What We'll Help You Understand
Your Child's Bone Age
What the bone age result means and how it compares with your child's chronological age.
Remaining Growth Potential
What your child's growth history and bone age may suggest about how much growth remains.
Predicted Adult Height
How predicted adult height is estimated and what factors can affect that estimate.
The Bigger Growth Picture
How bone age fits together with your child's growth pattern, puberty, family heights, and other available clinical information.
What Comes Next
Whether additional evaluation or pediatric endocrinology follow-up may be appropriate.
Bone age and adult-height predictions are estimates and should be interpreted in the context of the child's overall growth and clinical history.
How it Works?
How It Works
1. Request a consult — Complete our short intake form and tell us what you need.
2. We'll Review Your Request
Our team will determine whether a one-time consultation is appropriate and confirm insurance and scheduling options.
3. Send Relevant Records
We'll let you know which records, labs, imaging, or previous medical notes are helpful to have before your appointment.
4. Meet with Dr. Mehra for a focused pediatric endocrinology consultation via telehealth when appropriate and permitted in your state.
5. Understand what comes next. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of Dr. Mehra's assessment and recommended next steps.
If ongoing endocrine care is needed, we'll discuss the appropriate options with you.
Insurance & Telehealth
Growth and bone age second-opinion visits are billed through insurance when eligible, just like other specialist medical visits.
Your usual insurance benefits and cost-sharing—including applicable copays, coinsurance, and deductibles—may apply.
Insurance participation varies by plan. Our team will confirm participation before scheduling.
Telehealth consultations are available only when Dr. Mehra is licensed and permitted to provide care in the state where the patient is physically located at the time of the appointment.
QUESTIONS ABOUT INSURANCE?
Still Have Questions About Your Child's Growth?
If your child has already had a bone age X-ray but you're still unsure what it means for remaining growth or predicted adult height, a focused second opinion may provide the clarity you're looking for.
REQUEST A GROWTH SECOND OPINION
Prefer to speak with our team? Call 703-940-0635 option 2
What happens after a one-time consultation?
A one-time consultation is designed to address a specific question or concern and does not include ongoing physician messaging, ongoing monitoring, or concierge access.
If no additional endocrine care is needed, we'll tell you.
If your child would benefit from continued monitoring, treatment, or easier access to their endocrinologist, we'll explain your options for ongoing care, including concierge membership when appropriate.