Adolescence can bring a range of physical and emotional changes for your teen. Our board-certified adolescent medicine experts are specifically trained to provide the care your teen needs as they grow into adulthood.
Adolescent medicine specialists at MU Health Care are pediatricians with three additional years of training in adolescent medicine. From school physicals to treatment for conditions like depression, eating disorders and obesity, we provide teen-focused care and support.
Our Approach to Adolescent Medicine
Our team cares for young people ages 12 to 21 from all across Missouri. During your first 60-minute consultation with our team, we’ll meet with you and your teen together. Then, with your permission, we’ll meet with each of you separately. These individual discussions help us get to know you both and understand your goals.
For your teen’s specialty care needs, we’ll work closely with other pediatric experts on our team, including:
If your teen sees multiple specialists at MU Health Care, we will do our best to coordinate their appointments on the same day.
Conditions We Treat
- Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Delayed growth or puberty
- Depression and anxiety disorders
- Eating disorders Irregular periods and other menstrual issues
- Obesity
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
- Sleep disorders
