Adolescent Medicine
Overview
Adolescence is a time of intense growth – not only physically but emotionally and intellectually. The Akron Children's Hospital Adolescent Medicine team is specially trained in caring for the range of medical, social, emotional, sexual, educational and nutritional concerns that are common in individuals from puberty through 23 years of age.
Specialized care.
Our care focuses on respecting individuality; supporting physical and emotional growth and development; and educating and empowering teens to ultimately take ownership of their health care and life decisions. We also help manage adolescent issues related to chronic medical conditions.
Common health issues we treat include:
- Acne
- Eating disorders
- Menstrual problems
- Sexually transmitted diseases
Adolescent Medicine offers the Center for Gender-Affirming Medicine for transgender and LGBTQ+ youth. Our multidisciplinary team offers pubertal suppression, gender-affirming hormones, mental health care coordination, and supportive care for patients and their families.
Locations/Contact Us
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Adolescent Medicine
Considine Professional Building
215 W. Bowery Street, Level 3
Akron, Ohio 44308
Fax: 330-543-3687
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6505 Market St, Building C
Boardman, Ohio 44512
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Our Doctors/Providers
Division Director, Division of Adolescent Medicine; Adolescent Medicine Specialist
Registered Dietitian; Certified Diabetes Educator; Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian
Registered Dietitian
Pediatric Psychologist
Director, Gender-Affirming Medicine; Adolescent Medicine Specialist
Medical Director, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry; Community Pediatrics Liaison; Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist; General Pediatrician
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