Pediatric Lipid Clinic

Why Choose OSF HealthCare Pediatric Lipid Clinic

Our pediatric lipid clinic is designed to give your family a clear plan for taking control of your child’s heart health. Our board-certified pediatric lipid specialists take time to understand the full picture of your child’s health beyond just their cholesterol numbers, including health history, lifestyle and family risk factors.

Because cholesterol concerns in children often come without symptoms, our focus is on early understanding and prevention. When needed, we use advanced testing and coordinated care to help identify inherited conditions and long-term risks sooner, so your family can make more informed decisions.

What sets our approach apart is our commitment to protecting your child’s heart health as early as possible and working with families to implement realistic clinical strategies into their lifestyle. Everything we do is focused on improving long-term outcomes and helping your child build a healthier future.

Who Should See a Lipid Specialist

A visit with a lipid specialist can be helpful when there are questions or concerns about your child’s cholesterol. This may include children who have had an abnormal cholesterol screening, as well as those with a family history of high cholesterol, early heart disease or known cholesterol-related conditions.

Children with certain health conditions, such as diabetes, metabolic concerns or weight-related risk factors may need to have their cholesterol levels evaluated more closely and may benefit from the expertise of a lipid specialist.

Services Offered at the Pediatric Lipid Clinic

We offer a full spectrum of evaluation and care for children with cholesterol concerns or inherited lipid disorders. Services are tailored to your child’s needs and may include:

• Detailed lipid and cholesterol evaluation
• Assessment of family history and cardiovascular risk factors
• Evaluation for inherited cholesterol conditions such as familial hypercholesterolemia
• Coordination of advanced testing when needed, including genetic testing
• Nutrition support and lifestyle recommendations with practical, family-friendly guidance
• Ongoing follow-ups to track progress over time
• Collaboration with your child’s pediatrician and other specialists if needed

Our focus is helping you understand what your child’s numbers mean and what you can do about them.

What to Expect at Your Visit

At your first visit, our team takes time to understand your child’s overall health and any concerns related to cholesterol or heart disease risk.

During your visit, you can expect:

• A conversation about your child’s health and family history
• A review of any cholesterol screening results
• A comprehensive physical exam focused on overall health
• Time to talk about eating habits, activity and daily routines
• Guidance on whether any additional testing is needed

Before you leave, we’ll walk you through a clear plan so you know exactly what to expect going forward.