Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine

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The Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine provides the only comprehensive healthcare services of its kind for adolescents and young adults in the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area. Each year, nearly 10,000 adolescents receive care at the various clinics that make up these programs, many of which offer unique specialty care that is not available anywhere else in the region.

Our Providers

Our pediatric specialists provide personalized care for your child’s physical, mental and emotional health needs.

Meet the Team

Contact Information

For an appointment, call 202-476-5464. If you have an urgent need after hours, call 202-476-5000 and ask for the adolescent medicine provider on call.

Appointments After Hours

Our Mission

We seek to improve the health and well-being of youth through:

Offering accessible healthcare services for adolescents in the context of their family, culture and community
Conducting research to increase understanding of disparities in adolescent health, promote adolescent health equity, and improve adolescent health outcomes
Providing the best medical and quality of life outcomes, patient and family experiences to adolescents and young adults in our health system and community
Respecting individuality and supporting physical and emotional growth by empowering adolescents to take ownership of their healthcare and life decisions
Demonstrating excellence in teaching, creating and disseminating new knowledge and promoting shared commitment and community collaboration.

What specialty services are available?

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.
The Addictions Program provides treatment services for children, teens and young adults at risk for substance use disorders and other types of addiction when they need it most. The Addictions Program offers:
- Telehealth visits
- Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT)
- Co-management with your child’s other healthcare providers (i.e., pediatrician and therapist)
- Same-day or next-day appointments
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.

What services can my child receive from the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine?

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

Questions?

If you have questions about Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, please reach out to Anisha Abraham, MD, division chief. For general information, please call 202-476-5464.

Email Information

Locations

All Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine Locations

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