Adolescent and young adult medicine

Focused solely on the healthcare needs of young adults aged 12 to 30, our practice provides comprehensive primary care services in a comfortable setting. Referrals to other medical professionals are available when needed. We promote healthy behaviors early for long-term health and offer evidence-based care for physical and mental health. Confidentiality and privacy are priorities, and collaborative care with input from patients, providers, staff, and community partners creates a welcoming environment for all.

Our practice offers many benefits to individuals in their teens and 20s. Here are just a few:

• A team of healthcare providers and staff whose primary interest and commitment is to build a relationship of trust, confidentiality, and nonjudgement.
• A healthcare environment that caters to teens and young adults. Also, there are no young children or infants in the waiting rooms.
• A deep commitment to continuing education. All our providers and staff receive ongoing education on topics of importance to teens and young adults including communication, depression, and suicide.
• On-site psychological counseling and nutritional services
• Access your own confidential MyChart account (age 14 and over). Here you can make and manage your appointments, view test results, renew prescriptions, and request referrals and pre-certifications from your mobile device, tablet, or computer.
• Flexible appointments that work with your schedule. We offer in-person and virtual visits, as well as early morning, early evening, and weekend hours so you don’t have to miss class, practice, or work.

We know you’re dealing with a lot of changes as you transition from adolescence to adulthood. Our team is here to help make things easier. We offer a full range of healthcare services designed specifically with your needs in mind.

Some of the services include:

• Contraceptive counselling and care (including long-acting contraception such as Nexplanon)
• Eating disorders and body image concerns
• Evaluations for stress, anxiety, depression
• Gender identity issues and sexual orientation
• Gynecologic concerns including problems with menstruation, pelvic pain, pregnancy testing, options counselling
• Peer conflict/bullying
• Physicals (for school, sports, college, driver’s license, etc.)
• School-related difficulties
• Smoking cessation
• Substance use assessment and management planning
• Sexually transmitted infection testing and treatment
• Routine immunizations
• Travel counselling