Adolescent Medicine
Adolescent Medicine at Golisano Children's Hospital
Preteens and teenagers have unique health care concerns and needs. Adolescent medicine is a specialized field of pediatrics that focuses on the medical needs of preteens and teens.
At Golisano Children’s Hospital at University of Vermont Health, our adolescent medicine program delivers teen-specific services in a caring environment that promotes trust. We help youths up to age 17 feel confident taking charge of their health.
Why Choose Golisano Children's Hospital?
As the region’s only dedicated adolescent medicine program, we offer:
- Dedicated team of experts: Your care team includes a provider with advanced training and board certification in adolescent medicine, additional medical providers, social workers and psychologists. Our experts are uniquely qualified to manage and treat issues that affect adolescents.
- Confidential care: We build relationships with our patients and their families. We adhere to confidentiality laws and guidelines, offering teens the opportunity to speak to us privately. We also respect the important role parents and guardians play in their lives.
- Collaborative approach: We work closely with primary care providers and community-based care providers as needed. We have the expertise and resources to assist with complex teen health care challenges.
Adolescent Medicine Services
We offer specialized adolescent medicine programs for youths up to age 17. Primary care services, including wellness services and care for chronic and acute conditions, are available from our pediatricians and family medicine providers.
Adolescent medicine programs at UVM Health include:
We work closely with teens and their loved ones, as well as community care providers, to help address eating disorders.
Eating Disorder Assessment Clinic services include:
- Initial intake visit with our adolescent medicine specialist to learn about medical and nutrition concerns
- Second visit with our child psychiatrist for an in-depth mental health evaluation.
- Final session to review our overall assessment and treatment recommendations, including information for supportive community resources
We manage non-surgical pediatric and adolescent gynecology concerns and treat sexual and reproductive health care issues that affect teens of all gender identities. When appropriate, we partner with gynecologists to provide comprehensive care.
Clinic services include:
- Management of menstrual concerns including delayed menses, irregular menses, cramps and menstrual suppression
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Birth control
- Pelvic, vaginal and vulvar pain
- Care for testicular pain or disorders
- Consultations for puberty or sexual function concerns
- Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment
At the only Transgender Youth Program in Vermont and northern New York, gender-diverse preteens and teens receive compassionate gender-affirming care. We help youths and families navigate this often-challenging journey with leading-edge care and support.
Our Transgender Youth Program offers:
- Education and counseling
- Puberty-blocking medications
- Gender-affirming hormone therapy
- Patient and family support
What to Expect
In addition to adolescent medicine programs, teen patients receive complete medical care from our primary care providers.
We also offer:
- Digital health options, including video visits
- MyChart for 24/7 access to medical information and care team communication
- Urgent care and weekend primary care, at some locations.
Awards & Certifications
KidSafe Collaborative Award
Our team received the 2023 KidSafe Collaborative Service Award for Outstanding Collaboration. This recognition highlights our commitment to making sure children are healthy, safe and well cared for.
Locations near you
1 South Prospect Street
Level 3
Burlington, VT 05401-5505
