Who is Dr. Endecott. from Beastly Movie Tie-in Edition and what is their importance?

Dr. Endecott is a compassionate doctor, and the last physician Kyle and his father consult before they give up on finding a cure. The doctor treats Kyle as if he were human and shows him great compassion. He also suggests that Kyle can have a good life regardless of the way he looks like and asks Kyle to consider going to therapy.