Biographical summary
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.
Conditions treated
Interests
- Pediatric thyroid disease
- Endocrine disorders after childhood cancer
- Improving healthcare delivery
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2004
ResidentPediatric Endocrinology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 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
- 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
- 2001
Resident - PediatricsPediatric and Adolescent Medic, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 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
- 1996
Rotating Internship - Internal Medicine and SurgerySt. James Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
- 1995
MB BCh/BAO - Medical DegreeTrinity College, Dublin
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2005
Pediatric EndocrinologyAmerican Board of Pediatrics
- 2001
PediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics
- 1998
PediatricsRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Awards and honors
- 2025
MSGME Program Director Recognition Award – Medicine and PediatricsMayo Clinic
- 2020
Outstanding Contributions to Pediatric Education, Mayo Clinic Children’sMayo Clinic
- 2020
Top Doctor 2020Minnesota Monthly
- 2018
Nomination for Innovation in health care award for ‘Fertility Preservation in Children Facing Cancer Therapy' Modern Healthcare Magazine
- 1996
First Place in Ireland in Diploma in Child HealthUniversity College Dublin
- 1995
Final Medical Examination with Honors (in top 3% of class)Trinity College, Dublin
- 1995
Professor's Prize in PsychiatryTrinity College, Dublin
- 1994
National Children's Hospital Student Pediatric Project PrizeTrinity College, Dublin
- 1990
Medical School Prize for Academic AchievementTrinity College, Dublin
- 1989
Honors every year (consistently in top 5% of class)Trinity College, Dublin
Professional memberships
- 2023 - present
Committee MemberLaboratory Committee, American Thyroid Association
- 2023 - present
MemberStudent National Medical Association
- 2020 - 2022
Committee ChairEducation Committee, American Thyroid Association
- 2017 - 2020
Committee MemberEducation Committee, American Thyroid Association
- 2014 - 2020
MemberPersonnel Committee
- 2013 - present
MemberPediatric Endocrine Society
- 2012 - 2018
MemberOutpatient Practice Subcommittee, Mayo Clinic Committees
- 2012 - 2014
Physician LeadStandard Review Team Quality Management Services, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
- 2010 - 2018
Committee MemberMidwest Space Committee
- 2010 - 2014
Medical DirectorPediatric Outpatient Center
- 2009 - 2010
Committee MemberClinical Practice Committee, Department of Pediatrics
- 2005 - present
MemberThe Endocrine Society
- 2005 - present
MemberMN Medical Association
- 2005 - present
MemberZumbro Valley Medical Association
- 1999 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
- 1998 - present
MemberRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
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MemberAmerican Medical Association
Publications