Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine

• The Eating Disorders Clinic is dedicated to the specialized care of preadolescent and adolescent patients ages 10-21 years with suspected eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating.
• The Youth Pride Clinic provides primary and specialty care services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning/queer (LGBTQ) patients throughout the greater Washington, D.C., region. Care is individualized for each patient and always involves families making decisions in coordination with a team of highly trained pediatric specialists.
• Our ambulatory medical clinics at Shepherd Park and Shaw Metro offer primary care services to teens.

The division and its clinics accept referrals for patients with a wide assortment of insurance programs. Patients should bring or fax copies of their primary care doctor’s referral to the clinic they are visiting.

• ADHD/school difficulties assessment, counseling and treatment
• Acne and skin care
• Assessment of delayed puberty/delayed sexual development
• Asthma care
• Care and support for transgender and gender-nonconforming youth
• Chronic health problems which do not respond to treatment
• Chronic pelvic pain, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, vaginal discharge 
• Comprehensive care related to complex chronic medical conditions 
• Contraception and birth control evaluation and care (including adolescents with complicated medical problems)
• Diagnosis and treatment of acute illness (i.e. colds, flu, sore throats, acne)
• Evaluation and management of sports injuries 
• Evaluation and treatment of eating disorders and nutritional problems, including weight management
• Gender identity and sexual development issues 
• Health education
• Healthcare transition consultation or care coordination for youth with complex medical needs to prepare for adult care
• Immunizations
• Nutrition counseling
• Polycystic ovary syndrome
• Pregnancy diagnosis counseling and referral
• Pre-procedure counseling for and placement/removal of long-acting reversible contraception both IUDs and Nexplanon
• Prescription refills
• Primary and reproductive care for adolescents with IDD and Autism Spectrum Disorders 
• Reproductive healthcare including gynecological and menstrual problems, family planning and prevention
• Routine and sports physicals
• Sexually transmitted infections and HIV screening and treatment
• Somatic disorders and chronic fatigue 
• Supporting diagnosis and medical management of uncomplicated depression and anxiety 
• Tobacco, drug and alcohol abuse/misuse