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Siobhan T. Pittock, M.B., B.Ch.

  1. Pediatric Endocrinologist
  2. Pediatrician

Specialty Groups

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Siobhan Therese Pittock, M.B.B.Ch., MRCPI, is a consultant in pediatric endocrinology and metabolism at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she provides care for children and adolescents with complex endocrine and metabolic conditions. Dr. Pittock also holds a joint appointment in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, and Nutrition in the Department of Internal Medicine. She is dedicated to helping young people and their families understand and manage growth, hormone, and thyroid conditions with precision and compassion.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Pittock serves as Director of the Pediatric Residency Program at Mayo Clinic and is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Her academic and leadership roles reflect her commitment to medical education and the next generation of pediatric clinicians.

Areas of expertise

Dr. Pittock's clinical practice focuses on delivering comprehensive and personalized endocrine care for children and adolescents.

  • Thyroid nodules and cancer: Evaluation and management of benign and malignant thyroid conditions.
  • Grave's disease: Diagnosis and treatment of pediatric hyperthyroidism and autoimmune thyroid disorders.
  • Turner syndrome: Care coordination and hormonal management for girls with Turner syndrome.
  • Growth disorders: Assessment and management of children with short stature or abnormal growth patterns.
  • Obesity: Support for children and families addressing weight-related and metabolic health concerns.

Research and expertise

Dr. Pittock completed her medical degree at Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, followed by pediatric training at Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children in Dublin. She then completed residency and fellowship training at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, including a combined Clinician Investigator fellowship exploring the protective role of heme oxygenase in vascular disease. Her teaching and leadership contributions have advanced pediatric training and endocrine education at Mayo Clinic.

  • Pediatric thyroid disease
  • Endocrine disorders after childhood cancer
  • Improving healthcare delivery
  1. 2004
    ResidentPediatric Endocrinology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 2004
    Fellow - Combined Fellowship and Clinical Investigator Program in Pediatric Endocrinology. Mentor: Dr. Karl A Nath. Area of Investigation: Heme oxygenase-1 as a cytoprotective gene in vascular disease.Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Pediatrics
  3. 2003
    Fellow - Combined Clinician Investigator and Fellowship, Mentor Dr. Karl Nath. Subject: The Role of Heme Oxygenase in Oxidative StressClinician Investigator, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  4. 2001
    Resident - PediatricsPediatric and Adolescent Medic, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. 1999
    Senior House Officer/Registrar - Equivalent of Pediatric Residency with 6 months in the specialties of 1)Respiratory, 2)Cardiology, 3)Neonatology, 4)Rheumatology, Neurology and General Pediatrics, 5)Gastroenterology and 6)NephrologyOur Ladys Hospital for Sick Children, Dublin
  6. 1996
    Rotating Internship - Internal Medicine and SurgerySt. James Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
  7. 1995
    MB BCh/BAO - Medical DegreeTrinity College, Dublin

Certifications

  1. 2005
    Pediatric EndocrinologyAmerican Board of Pediatrics
  2. 2001
    PediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics
  3. 1998
    PediatricsRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland

Awards and honors

  1. 2025
    MSGME Program Director Recognition Award – Medicine and PediatricsMayo Clinic
  2. 2020
    Outstanding Contributions to Pediatric Education, Mayo Clinic Children’sMayo Clinic
  3. 2020
    Top Doctor 2020Minnesota Monthly
  4. 2018
    Nomination for Innovation in health care award for ‘Fertility Preservation in Children Facing Cancer Therapy' Modern Healthcare Magazine
  5. 1996
    First Place in Ireland in Diploma in Child HealthUniversity College Dublin
  6. 1995
    Final Medical Examination with Honors (in top 3% of class)Trinity College, Dublin
  7. 1995
    Professor's Prize in PsychiatryTrinity College, Dublin
  8. 1994
    National Children's Hospital Student Pediatric Project PrizeTrinity College, Dublin
  9. 1990
    Medical School Prize for Academic AchievementTrinity College, Dublin
  10. 1989
    Honors every year (consistently in top 5% of class)Trinity College, Dublin

Professional memberships

  1. 2023 - present
    Committee MemberLaboratory Committee, American Thyroid Association
  2. 2023 - present
    MemberStudent National Medical Association
  3. 2020 - 2022
    Committee ChairEducation Committee, American Thyroid Association
  4. 2017 - 2020
    Committee MemberEducation Committee, American Thyroid Association
  5. 2014 - 2020
    MemberPersonnel Committee
  6. 2013 - present
    MemberPediatric Endocrine Society
  7. 2012 - 2018
    MemberOutpatient Practice Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  8. 2012 - 2014
    Physician LeadStandard Review Team Quality Management Services, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  9. 2010 - 2018
    Committee MemberMidwest Space Committee
  10. 2010 - 2014
    Medical DirectorPediatric Outpatient Center
  11. 2009 - 2010
    Committee MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Pediatrics
  12. 2005 - present
    MemberThe Endocrine Society
  13. 2005 - present
    MemberMN Medical Association
  14. 2005 - present
    MemberZumbro Valley Medical Association
  15. 1999 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
  16. 1998 - present
    MemberRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
  17.  
    MemberAmerican Medical Association

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