Adolescent medicine

Adolescent medicine doctors at Studer Family Children’s Hospital diagnose and treat conditions that affect teens and young adults.

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Adolescent medicine at Studer Family Children’s Hospital

Adolescent medicine doctors at Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart in Northwest Florida have the expertise to diagnose, treat and manage health conditions that affect the emotional and physical health of teens and young adults. Every appointment starts with a compassionate conversation. By understanding your child’s symptoms and care needs, we make a diagnosis and create a personalized care plan. And we coordinate your child’s care with their referring pediatrician or other provider.

Specialized care for teens and young adults

Teens and young adults with certain conditions need doctors and care teams who understand what they are experiencing and how they are feeling. Adolescent medicine doctors have specialized training in treating health conditions such as:

  • Acne
  • Amenorrhea (missing period)
  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Asthma
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome
  • Eating disorders, including bulimia, anorexia and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder
  • Family concerns
  • Gynecologic conditions
  • Menstrual disorders
  • Nutrition and weight concerns
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
  • Respiratory infections
  • Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
  • Sports injuries
  • Substance abuse
  • Urinary tract infection (UTI)
  • Vaginitis (inflammation in the vagina)
  • Weight concerns

Our care team is also experienced in working with children with specialized needs, such as children with autism, cerebral palsy and genetic conditions.

Multidisciplinary care at Studer Family Children’s Hospital

At Studer Family Children’s Hospital, your child and family are connected to over 120 pediatric specialists in 30 pediatric specialties. Depending on your child’s condition, other specialists may be part of your child’s care team. We work closely with pediatric specialists in neurology, hematology, oncology, orthopedics, gastroenterology (GI), nephrology, dietitians, social workers and more. We take the time to get to know your child and their health needs. Then, we create a comprehensive care plan that meets all of their needs.

Affiliated with University of Florida Health

Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart and UF Health, home of UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, bring together multidisciplinary teams of highly specialized doctors who are at the forefront of the latest research and clinical trials, and diagnostic, surgical and technological developments. This means your child and family are connected to some of the most advanced pediatric specialty care.

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Adolescent medicine