Adolescent Medicine
Akron Children's offers the most comprehensive adolescent medicine program in northeast Ohio. Our inclusive care focuses on respecting individuality and confidentiality; supporting physical, social and emotional development; and empowering teens and young adults to take ownership of their health care and life decisions.
About Adolescent Medicine
OUR SPECIALTIES
Treatment for eating disorders
Gender affirming medicine
Gynecologic care
Our team cares for patients throughout Ohio and neighboring states. We offer in-person care for all and virtual visits for Ohio patients.
Adolescent Medicine, Akron
Akron Children's Adolescent Medicine, AkronConsidine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 3
Akron, Ohio 44308
Fax: 330-543-3687
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Appointments: 330-543-2778
Department: 330-543-8538
Adolescent Medicine, Boardman
Akron Children's Adolescent Medicine, BoardmanLeonard J. Fisher Family Building
6505 Market Street, Building A
Boardman, Ohio 44512
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Appointments: 330-543-2778
Department: 330-543-8538
Adolescent Medicine, North Canton
Akron Children's Adolescent Medicine, North CantonAkron Children's Health Center, North Canton
6076 Whipple Avenue Northwest
North Canton, Ohio 44720
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Appointments: 330-543-2778
Stephen Sondike, MD, FAAP, FSAHM
Division Director, Division of Adolescent Medicine; Adolescent Medicine Specialist; Providing gender-affirming medicine care for patients 19 and older
Accepting new patients
Accepting new patients
Jessica Castonguay, DO, MPH
Medical Director, Eating Disorders Program; Adolescent Medicine Specialist
Crystal Cole, MD
Adolescent Medicine Specialist; Providing gender-affirming medicine care for patients 19 and older
Kristin Lambert-Jenkins, MD
Pediatrician; Providing gender-affirming medicine care for patients 19 and older
Accepting new patients
Laura Markley, MD
Medical Staff President; Medical Director, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry; Medical Director, Addiction Services; President-Elect, Medical Staff; Community Pediatrics Liaison; Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist; General Pediatrician - Adolescent Medicine
Accepting new patients
Accepting new patients
Accepting new patients
Lindsay Bailey, MS, RD, LD, CEDS-S
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist-Supervisor; Registered Dietitian; Certified Diabetes Educator
Akron Children’s Hospital offers the most comprehensive adolescent medicine program in northeast Ohio. Our inclusive care focuses on respecting individuality and confidentiality; supporting physical, social and emotional development; and empowering teens and young adults to take ownership of their health care and life decisions.
Find out more here: https://www.akronchildrens.org/departments/Adolescent-Medicine.html
For teen care specific to a department, contact that department.
Most of us know about teens and cutting â how some use a sharp object like a razorblade, knife, or scissors to make marks, cuts, or scratches on their own body. But cutting is just one form of self-injury. Teens who self-injure also might burn, scratch, or hit themselves; bang their head; pull their hair; pinch their skin; pierce their skin with needles or sharp objects; or insert objects under their skin.
Self-harming is a serious issue that affects many teens. Like other risky behaviors, it can be dangerous and habit-forming. In most cases, it is also a sign of deeper emotional distress. In some cases, peers can influence teens to experiment with it.
More information:
Here’s why teen well visits are important and why teen health care privacy is important.
Programs and Clinics
- Specialty Programs:
- Eating Disorder Program
- Gender-Affirming Medicine
- Gynecologic Care
- Primary Care
