Includes specialty programs: Eating Disorder Program / Gender Affirming Medicine / Gynecologic Care / Primary Care
Adolescent Medicine
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.
We invite you to explore the information in the tabs below to learn more about the primary and specialty care we provide. We’re glad you’re here!
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Schedule on MyChart
Log in to MyChart at mychart.akronchildrens.org. Select the patient you are scheduling for and click "Schedule an Appointment." Don't have MyChart?
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Speak with a scheduler
330-543-2778 (KID-APPT)
Why Akron Children's
OUR SPECIALTIES
Treatment for eating disorders
Gender affirming medicine
Gynecologic care
In 2020, our team cared for patients throughout Ohio and in 4 other states. We offer in-person care – and virtual visits for patients who live far away, have transportation issues or prefer the comfort of their homes.
Locations
Contact Adolescent Medicine
Akron Children's Hospital Adolescent Medicine, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 3
Akron, Ohio 44308
Fax: 330-543-3687
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Akron Children's Hospital Adolescent Medicine, Boardman
Leonard J. Fisher Family Building
6505 Market Street, Building A
Boardman, Ohio 44512
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Akron Children's Hospital Adolescent Medicine, North Canton
Akron Children's Health Center
6076 Whipple Avenue Northwest
North Canton, Ohio 44720
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Our Doctors/Providers
Division Director, Division of Adolescent Medicine; Adolescent Medicine Specialist
Jessica Castonguay, DO, MPH
Medical Director, Eating Disorders Program; Adolescent Medicine Specialist
Laura Markley, MD
Medical Director, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry; Community Pediatrics Liaison; Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist; General Pediatrician - Adolescent Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Lindsay Bailey, MS, RD, LD, CEDS-S
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist-Supervisor; Registered Dietitian; Certified Diabetes Educator
Accepting New Patients
Hannah Booth, LPC
Mental Health Therapist
Kristin Hauck, RDN, LD
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Specialty Programs
What Should Families Expect When They Come for an Appointment?
At Akron Children’s, your child’s health and safety is our priority. Please continue to bring your child for wellness visits, vaccinations or sick care appointments that keep children healthy. We want to assure you that we have taken additional precautions to ensure a safe environment for your child and family. The following are additional safety efforts, in addition to our normal cleaning protocols, that we are taking to help you be comfortable bringing your child to an appointment.
Masking and Other Safety Protocols
Akron Children’s has a number of safety protocols in place for our patients and visitors in order to provide a safe hospital environment.
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