Dr. Lonna P. Gordon

"I am an adolescent medicine specialist because I believe adolescents are not just big children or young adults. It is a time of transition, development of health and life beliefs, and the springboard for a successful life. I treat children because they are our future and represent the best that we have to offer as humans. I first stated I wanted to be a pediatrician when I was 18 months old, and I feel privileged to get to practice my childhood dream every day. I believe that if you can help a young person make good choices around their health, relationships and education now — you are securing for them an adult life of good health. I am passionate about education and view one of a doctor's primary jobs as a teacher. I am motivated by the """"aha"""" look in a patient's eyes when they understand a new concept related to their health. In addition to patients, I also enjoy teaching medical students, residents and fellows. I volunteer my spare time doing community health talks and mentoring. I also enjoy learning new things about others through reading, travel, photography, the arts and culinary exploration. I try to make a difference by advocacy on the individual and societal level. Adolescents need caring adults who listen to them, empower them and fight for them. I give each young person that I encounter time to speak what is on their mind — what their biggest dreams and biggest fears are. I learn so much from these stories and I use them to fuel the passion I bring when I advocate for adolescents on the local, state, and national levels of government and medical organizations.".

Dr. Gordon is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Painful Menstrual Periods, Anorexia, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Bulimia, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Dr. Gordon is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles.