Overview
Pediatrics and Child Health Adolescent Medicine is a specialized field that focuses on health care and medicine for adolescents aged 10-21 years old. Adolescent medicine specialists, in collaboration with pediatricians, psychiatrists, and other health care providers, are specially trained to recognize and address the unique physical, psychological, and social needs of adolescents. Adolescent medicine specialists provide comprehensive and personalized care to help young people meet their developmental goals and become successful, healthy adults. This type of care is essential for the physical, mental, and emotional health of adolescents. Adolescent medicine specialists are also involved in research and education related to adolescent health and well-being.