Adolescent Medicine

The Adolescent Medicine Division of Pediatrics is dedicated to helping our young adult patients navigate the transition from childhood into adulthood. We provide routine care and work with young adults between the ages of 11 and 21 on addressing the challenges and changes that are unique to this age group — from mental and physical health concerns to adolescent gynecology to reproductive health.
Comprehensive care is focused on common acute to chronic illnesses and services, including:
- Acne, including Accutane therapy
- Adolescent annual well visit reviews
- Joint and muscle pain affecting athletics or activities
- Recurrent or chronic headaches or abdominal pain
- Mental health concerns
- School related challenges
- Bullying
- Academics
- ADHD
- Oppositional problems
- Eating disorders
- Physical development
- Menstrual cycle concerns
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Male reproductive health
- Delayed puberty or short stature
- Birth control
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Self-Harm
- School truancy or disciplinary concern
- Juvenile justice system involvement
- Sexually transmitted diseases testing and treatment
- Smoking/vaping prevention and cessation
- Substance abuse concern
- Prevention
- Health guidance if concern about using or experimentation
- Help with cessation