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Ask-the-Expert: Pediatric endocrinology & myotonic dystrophy

Published: October 10, 2025

Originally presented on September 26th, 2025.

Join us for our upcoming Ask-the-Expert webinar “Pediatric Endocrinology & DM: Growth, Hormones, and Metabolic Health.” This webinar will feature Nadia Merchant, MD, a Pediatric Endocrinologist and Geneticist at Children’s Health in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Merchant is also an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern.

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About the Presenter

Nadia Merchant, MD
Pediatric Endocrinologist & Geneticist

Nadia Merchant, MD, is a Pediatric Endocrinologist and Geneticist at Children’s Health in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Merchant is also an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at UT Southwestern. Her clinical and research interests include bone health, neuromuscular disorders and endocrinopathies, the intersection of genetics and endocrinology, and growth disorders/skeletal dysplasias. She is passionate about improving the care for patients through education about rare diseases by improving guidelines and education.