Adolescent Care Specialist

What is adolescent care?

Adolescent care at Pediatric Associates of Kentwood includes prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment as needed for conditions that many teens experience. Their pediatric experts offer services related to:

• Illnesses
• Chronic diseases
• Injuries
• Menstrual problems
• Bleeding disorders
• Depression and anxiety
• Other mental health disorders
• Gynecological problems in teen girls
• Eating disorders
• Delayed growth or development
• Malnutrition
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)

Seeing the Pediatric Associates of Kentwood team for routine evaluations helps your child stay as healthy and happy as possible as they navigate through their teenage years.

Which adolescent care services are available?

Pediatric Associates of Kentwood provides many adolescent care services, including:

• Sick visits
• Wellness checkups
• Sports and school physicals
• Reproductive health exams
• Gynecological exams
• Pap tests
• STD screenings
• Chronic disease management
• Mental health evaluations and treatments
• Contraception
• Vaccinations
• Injury treatments
• Prescription medications 
• Mental health counseling
• Nutrition and weight loss counseling

The Pediatric Associates of Kentwood doctors stay up to date with the latest advancements in adolescent care. They offer innovative diagnostic tests and treatments to ensure the best outcome for your teen.

What happens during adolescent care appointments?

During adolescent care visits at Pediatric Associates of Kentwood, friendly staff members greet your child and assess their weight, height, growth, and development. In addition, they evaluate blood pressure, pulse, and other vital signs. 

The pediatricians review your teen’s medical history, ask about symptoms they may have or medications they might take, and complete a comprehensive physical exam. Adolescent specialists may conduct a psychiatric evaluation if needed.  

Your provider might suggest your child undergo urine tests, blood tests, nasal or throat swabs, STD tests, heart function testing, or other diagnostic tests to detect or rule out medical issues. 

If your teenager needs adolescent care, their provider personalizes a treatment plan based on their health, lifestyle, and preferences. They can refer you to a specialist when needed.

When should I schedule adolescent care visits?

Schedule a wellness checkup for your teen yearly at Pediatric Associates of Kentwood, or more often if they need a physical exam for school, sports, or camp. Call the office if you have questions or concerns about your teen’s health and wellness or if they show signs of an illness, disease, injury, or mental health disorder. 

To schedule an adolescent care visit at Pediatric Associates of Kentwood, call the office or book an appointment online today.