
Philippe F Backeljauw MD
Pediatric Growth Disorder Endocrinology
Professor, Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
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3333 Burnet AveMl 7012Cincinnati, OH 45229
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Summary
- Dr. Philippe Backeljauw is a pediatric endocrinologist based in Cincinnati, OH, specializing in pediatric growth disorders He completed .his fellowship in pediatric endocrinology at the University of North Carolina Hospitals and a residency in pediatrics at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Since 1999, he has been a professor of clinical pediatrics at both Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Previously, he was a pediatric endocrinologist at Carolinas Medical Center and an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina. His expertise includes Turner syndrome and growth disorders. Dr. Backeljauw has published extensively (>140 papers and >130 abstracts) on these topics, contributing to key guidelines and highly cited studies. He has received numerous accolades, including America's Top Pediatricians and the Paul Kaplowitz Award from the Pediatric Endocrine Society. He is also an educational and research consultant and a member of several data monitoring and safety boards. He has been an invited speaker at >130 regional, national and international meetings.
Education & Training
University of North Carolina HospitalsFellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 1991 - 1994
Cleveland Clinic FoundationResidency, Pediatrics, 1988 - 1991
Ghent University Faculty of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 1986
Universiteit GentB.S., 1982
Certifications & Licensure
OH State Medical License 1990 - 2027
KY State Medical License 2000 - 2013
NC State Medical License 1994 - 1999
IL State Medical License 1988 - 1991
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- America's Top Pediatricians 2008-2023
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014-2021
- Best Doctors in America 2005-2021
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- New genomic understanding and challenges in clinical care of Turner syndrome.Claus H Gravholt, Camilla M Balle, Emma B Hasselholm, Line B Valsted, Etki Hartogsohn
The Lancet. Diabetes & Endocrinology. 2026-09-25 - 1 citationsLong-acting growth hormone: an updated Growth Hormone Research Society consensus statement.Katharina Schilbach, Peter Clayton, Nidhi Agrawal, Mai C Arlien-Søborg, Philippe F Backeljauw
European Journal of Endocrinology. 2026-08-28 - Statement in Support of Excluding Turner Syndrome and Klinefelter Syndrome from Variations of Sex Development and Gender Dysphoria for the Purpose of Government Policy...Philippe F Backeljauw, Claus H Gravholt
Hormone Research in Paediatrics. 2026-08-12
Journal Articles
- Response to Letter to the Editor: Low incidence of pathology detection and high cost of screening in the evaluation of asymptomatic children with short statureSisley S, Backeljauw PF, J Pediatr, 11/1/2013
- The recommended dose for IGF-I therapy does not compromise long-term growth (Letter to the editor)Backeljauw PF, Kuntze J, Frane J, Calicoglu A, Chernausek SD, J Clin Endocrinol Metab, 7/18/2013
- Low incidence of pathology detection and high cost of screening in the evaluation of asymptomatic children with short statureSisley S, Vargas-Trujillo M, Khoury J, Backeljauw PF, J Pediatr, 1/1/2013
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- SNP Microarray analysis reveals whole gene deletion of the mineralocorticoid receptor in a patient with features of pseudohypoaldosteronism type 1.Dyer L, Wasserman H, Backeljauw P, MD, Smolarek T, Journal of Molecular Diagnostics; Annual Meeting of the Association for Molecular Pathology, Phoenix, AZ, 11/1/2013
- Recombinant human insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).Rutter MM, Collins J, Wong B, Horn P, Taylor MD, Hu S, Blum S, Morehart P, Sawnani H, Backeljauw PF, 18th International WMS Congress, Asilomar, CA, 10/1/2013
- Height predictions using ulna length are inaccurate in glucocorticoid-treated boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).Meilan M Rutter, James Collins, Hemant Sawnani, Paul Horn, Philippe F Backeljauw, Samantha Blum, Shengyong Hu, Paula Morehart, Michael D Taylor, Brenda Wong, 18th International WMS Congress, Asilomar, CA, 10/1/2013
Lectures
- Pediatric Transgender Medicine, Growth Disorders, and PubertyENDO 2019 - New Orleans, LA - 3/24/2019
- Reproductive Issues and Fertility Preservation in Individuals with Turner SyndromeENDO 2018: 100th Endocrine Society Annual Meeting - Chicago, Illinios - 03/18/2018
- Clinical guidelines for Turner syndrome care-revisited.Jacksonville, FL - 7/14/2014
Other
- Growth as a Clinical Barometer of Health in the Pediatric Patient.Philippe Backeljauw, PV Updates, Peer Direct Publishing (Sponsored by Novo Nordisk, Inc.)
1/1/2012 - PREP Endocrinology.Philippe Backeljauw, Pediatrics Review and Education Program, American Academy of Pediatrics
1/1/2012 - Growth Hormone Deficiency and Other Causes of Short Stature: Trends in Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment in Children and Adults.Mark A. Sperling, MD; David B. Allen, MD; Philippe F. Backeljauw, MD; Robert Rapaport, MD, Endocrine Today Education Lab
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1/1/2012
Press Mentions
Using Genomics to Solve a 20-Year Case StudyApril 28th, 2019
Versartis Presents 3-Year Somavaratan Safety and Efficacy Data and Pediatric Program Baseline Demographics at the 19th European Congress of EndocrinologyMay 22nd, 2017
Versartis Reports New Data on Long-Acting Somavaratan in Growth Hormone Deficiency at ENDO 2017April 3rd, 2017
Grant Support
- Clinical Trial: GH In Children With Short Stature Due To Growth Hormone InsensitNational Center For Research Resources2008
- Glucocorticoid Effects On Growth In Infants With HemangiomaNational Center For Research Resources2005–2007
- Adrenal Suppression In Infants With HemangiomaNational Center For Research Resources2005–2007
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