25 of the Best Adolescent Medicine Doctors Near Me

Paula Cody, MD, is a UW Health Kids pediatrician who treats health concerns in teenagers and young adults. She specializes in sexual and reproductive health issues, medical management of eating disorders and other risk-taking behaviors. Dr. Cody is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.With her specialty in medical management of eating disorders, Dr. Cody works as part of a team with a mental health provider and a nutritionist to provide full-spectrum care to her patients. She also talks with her patients about their menstrual health or contraceptive use. Additionally, she openly discusses any issues her patients may have with substance use, cutting, depression, anxiety or other mental health concerns.Dr. Cody typically sees patients between the ages of 12–26. She understands that the decisions her patients make now can impact their health as an adult. Dr. Cody makes sure her patients know they are in a safe and judgment-free place where they are welcome to discuss any medical concerns.In her free time, Dr. Cody enjoys spending time with her dogs and her family.The most rewarding part of my job is providing a safe space where my patients can share the things they're worried about and also the good things in their lives. Dr. Cody is board certified in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Dr. Cody is currently accepting new patients.

Deirdre Burns, MD, is a UW Health Kids pediatrician and a clinical associate professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pediatrics. She provides comprehensive care and treatment for common illnesses in young children and teenagers.Dr. Burns specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of pediatric conditions, including colds, ear infections, rashes, asthma and allergies, behavioral problems, mental health and dermatological concerns.After volunteering as a classroom aide for children with cleft palates and other underlying health conditions, Dr. Burns discovered her love of medicine. With over 30 years of experience in her field, she enjoys helping her patients thrive from infancy to young adulthood.Dr. Burns always makes time to listen to her patients and their families and address their immediate issues and questions. As an advocate for the younger population, she firmly believes there are many ways to approach a problem and is dedicated to finding solutions that fit each patient’s personal needs. She also focuses on preventive care and excels at shared decision-making and open communication.In her free time, Dr. Burns can be found hiking, enjoying the outdoors or cooking up a platter of her specialty dish: Thai tiger shrimp.The most rewarding part of my job is reassuring patients and parents that they are on a path to a healthier life. Dr. Burns is board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Burns is currently accepting new patients.

Megan Neuman, MD, is a UW Health Kids pediatrician. Dr. Neuman provides care for infants, adolescents and young adults.Dr. Neuman sees children of all ages for a range of general health concerns, including preventive care, common illnesses and injuries, infections, mental health disorders, growth and development checkups and parent or family concerns. She also specializes in newborn care and breastfeeding support.Understanding that health looks different for everyone, Dr. Neuman partners with patients and their families to find solutions that fit their goals. She takes time to listen to patients’ concerns, offers personalized advice and helps them navigate the pros and cons of each option.In addition to clinical care, Dr. Neuman is a clinical associate professor and clinical service chief at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pediatrics. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes, Dr. Neuman conducts research on enhancing resident training in primary care and reducing electronic medical record inefficiencies.In her free time, Dr. Neuman enjoys outdoor activities, including biking, rowing, running and hiking.My goal is to help my young patients be their happiest, healthiest selves. Dr. Neuman is board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Neuman is currently accepting new patients.

Andrea Jones, MD, is a UW Health Kids pediatrician and a clinical associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Jones cares for the physical and mental health of children and young adults from birth to their early 20s.Dr. Jones performs annual wellness exams and treats pediatric medical issues ranging from common ear infections, skin rashes and illnesses like the flu, to more chronic or complex health conditions such as autism, anxiety and depression. Dr. Jones has a special interest in caring for children with disabilities or developmental differences, including behavioral issues, learning differences and other neurodivergent conditions.Believing that building relationships with families is a privilege, Dr. Jones practices “generous listening.” She listens to learn as much as possible about her young patients’ health and well being in order to offer helpful, individualized solutions and care plans. She also encourages questions during every visit.In her free time, Dr. Jones enjoys spending time with her own children, cooking, gardening, cycling, swimming, watching movies and creating art.All children deserve high-quality medical and mental health care so they can thrive, become the best version of themselves and grow into healthy adults. Dr. Jones is board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Jones is currently accepting new patients.

Laura Houser, MD, is a UW Health Kids pediatrician and a clinical professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.With a focus on primary care, Dr. Houser diagnoses and cares for children from birth to college with a variety of conditions including infections, rashes and chronic illnesses such as asthma.With a clinical interest in newborn care, Dr. Houser offers specialized care for newborns and breastfeeding mothers, provides routine wellness checks and evaluates learning, growth and developmental milestones. She also assists with international adoption and helps patients with mental health concerns.Involving patients and families in decision-making is a priority for Dr. Houser. She listens to kids and talks with them in understandable terms about their general health and wellness. She offers education for families to help them make informed decisions about their child’s care.In her free time, Dr. Houser enjoys travel, camping and activities such as biking and swimming with her children and family.I help kids to grow up to be healthy, happy and successful. I want them to know that they have a safe, knowledgeable, effective place to seek help when they need it. Dr. Houser is board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Houser is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Geddes, MD, is a UW Health pediatrician.Dr. Geddes cares for children from birth to age 18. He diagnoses and treats illness, provides primary care and wellness checks and manages long-term medical conditions.He enjoys working with kids and partnering with them and their families to achieve the best health outcomes. He values input from parents and blends it with his training and medical experience to create care plans that best fit each patient. Dr. Geddes is board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Geddes is currently accepting new patients.

Aishwarya Thakur, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician and addiction medicine specialist dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of adolescents and young adults. She serves as an assistant professor of pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Thakur completed her medical training at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, followed by pediatric residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and a fellowship in pediatric addiction medicine at Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Her academic and clinical interests center on prevention and treatment of adolescent substance use, and integration of behavioral health within pediatric and adolescent primary care. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, including contributing to a book chapter in the American Academy of Pediatrics' Pediatric Mental Health Telephone Triage and Advice. She is an active educator and has delivered workshops nationwide on cannabis and nicotine use, improving systems for screening and providing treatment for substances use disorders, and supporting families and caregivers of adolescents with substance use disorders. Dr. Thakur is committed to improving adolescent health on a global scale. She collaborated with local non-governmental organizations to explore substance use patterns among street-based youth in Mumbai, India, and also how best to incorporate family-based interventions for opioid use disorder treatment for youth in Mizoram, India. She serves as the current American Academy of Pediatrics representative to the International Pediatric Association and contributes to global initiatives on adolescent mental health. In addition to her academic and clinical work, Dr. Thakur is an advocate for adolescent health. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Society of Addiction Medicine and is involved in local and national advocacy efforts. She co-chairs the Opioid and Substance Use Response workgroup of the DC Hospital Association, advancing institutional strategies of prevention and treatment of substance use disorders. Dr. Thakur is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2024.

Cristina Delgadillo, MD, is a UW Health Kids pediatrician who is bilingual. Dr. Delgadillo provides health care services for children from birth through age 18. She provides preventive services including well-child visits, vaccinations and injury prevention. Dr. Delgadillo commonly sees children and teens with sports injuries, ear infections, strep throat, anxiety and depression.Dr. Delgadillo is fluent in both English and Spanish. She uses her bilingual abilities to care for children and families from diverse backgrounds. She became a doctor so she could serve her community. The ability to communicate with patients who speak different languages allows her to help even more people.Dr. Delgadillo works to partner with the family in the health and wellness of the child. She develops close relationships to build trust and open communication. She wants them to know there’s a health care provider who cares about them and is on their side. Dr. Delgadillo wants all kids to be happy and healthy — and she knows that looks different for each individual patient.In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Delgadillo is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Outside of the clinic, Dr. Delgadillo enjoys spending time with her family, including her three children.I try to share my experiences as a parent with my patient families. In this way, they know that what I’m recommending for their child is something I’ve also done for my very own child. Dr. Delgadillo is board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Delgadillo is currently accepting new patients.

Katherine Lemon is a Pediatrics specialist and an Adolescent Medicine provider practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Lemon is board certified in Pediatrics.

Rana Pascoe is an Adolescent Medicine provider practicing medicine in Heath, Texas. Dr. Pascoe is currently accepting new patients.

Kathryn Less, MD, is a UW Health Kids pediatrician and a clinical assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pediatrics.Dr. Less sees patients from birth to early adulthood for well-child checks, sports physicals, sick visits, and other common concerns in pediatrics such as asthma, eczema, and other chronic conditions. She listens closely to both patients and parents to identify areas of concern and come up with an effective plan of care. Dr. Less answers questions, eases any related stress or anxiety and helps navigate the health care system.Dr. Less loves working with children and families because she gets to know patients from birth through early adulthood. She enjoys watching children grow and partnering with families to help their kids become the best versions of themselves.In her free time, she likes to be outside and out on the water, as well as trying out all of the great restaurants the Madison area has to offer.I want my patients to feel supported, listened to and well cared for — like they've got somebody on their team helping them off to a great start. Dr. Less is board certified in Pediatrics.

Ariel White, MD, is an adolescent medicine specialist at Children's National. Dr. White is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2018, Adolescent Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2020, and Internal Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2017.

Gwenevere McIntosh, MD, is a UW Health Kids pediatrician and the associate dean for students at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. McIntosh provides care for young patients, from birth through young adulthood.Dr. McIntosh diagnoses and treats the full spectrum of acute (sudden) and chronic (long-term) conditions and illnesses such as coughs and colds, flu, ear infections, skin rashes, asthma and acne. She also offers preventive care, including well-child exams, immunizations and annual physicals.Dr. McIntosh enjoys helping adolescents and teens transition safely into young adulthood. She provides easy to understand education and teaches ways to stay healthy and reduce the risk of injuries.Dr. McIntosh enjoys getting to know her patients on a personal level and caring for them through all their developmental stages. She believes that parents are a key part of a child’s care team. She listens closely to their concerns and partners with them to create effective treatment plans and promote good nutrition and healthy lifestyles.In her free time, Dr. McIntosh enjoys watching youth sports.Exciting medical advances are helping us identify and treat diseases early, so our young people can live longer, healthier lives. Dr. Mcintosh is board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Mcintosh is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Heidi Sallee provides well-visit and sick-visit examinations, evaluation for behavioral and mental health concerns, and pediatric preventive care. She also sees patients in the Adolescent Clinic. She has expertise in parenting issues and is interested in improving mental health care via primary care and enhancing access to mental health care in the community. Dr. Sallee is involved in a multicenter RSV vaccine trial, working with the Saint Louis University Center for Vaccine Development. Past research includes developing a parenting tool to prevent accidental childhood injury, developing screening curriculum for depression and suicidality in teens, and working with psychology to develop primary care-based parenting interventions. Dr. Sallee is an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Academic Pediatrics, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the Academic Pediatric Association. Dr. Sallee is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Missouri State Board Of Registration, and Drug Enforcement Administration . Dr. Sallee is currently accepting new patients.

Kathryn (Kerry) Gannon-Loew, MD, is a UW Health pediatrician who specializes in teenage and young adult medicine and an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She treats a variety of medical conditions, including eating disorders, menstruation problems and mental health concerns.Dr. Gannon-Loew’s clinical interest is helping teens and young adults who have substance use disorders.Her care philosophy is to meet patients and their families where they are in their care journey to determine how to help them. She believes listening to each patient is the first step in supporting them.In her free time, Dr. Gannon-Loew enjoys spending time with her family, exploring Madison and traveling throughout Wisconsin.I like supporting teens and young adults as they grow and helping them make decisions that will lead them to become healthy, happy adults. Dr. Gannon-Loew is board certified in Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. Dr. Gannon-Loew is currently accepting new patients.

Gary Fernando is a Pediatrics specialist and an Adolescent Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Fernando is board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Fernando is currently accepting new patients.

Matthew Morrison is an Adolescent Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Morrison is currently accepting new patients.

Melissa Lawson is an Adolescent Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Missouri. Dr. Lawson is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Foels is an Adolescent Medicine provider practicing medicine in East Amherst, New York.

Molly Richards is an Adolescent Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Richards is currently accepting new patients.

Megan Garcia is an Adolescent Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Joseph Castellano is an Adolescent Medicine provider practicing medicine in Staten Island, New York.

Connell Covington is an Adolescent Medicine provider practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Don Vanschenck is an Adolescent Medicine provider practicing medicine in Sacramento, California.

Graciela Del Rio is an Adolescent Medicine provider practicing medicine in Renton, Washington.