Adolescent Medicine

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A time of life characterized by profound physical, mental, and psychosocial development, adolescence can be a confusing and challenging phase for teenagers and their parents.

Lifelong habits, both healthy and harmful, are frequently established during the teen years. Additionally, social stress and academic pressure can increase exponentially during adolescence and young adulthood. At Stony Brook Children's, we recognize these challenges and strive to address them.

Serving more than 2,000 patients each year, our Division of Adolescent Medicine is the only hospital-based adolescent medicine program in Suffolk County. 

Our mission is to educate and empower patients ages 12-25 to make healthy decisions, avoid high-risk behaviors, and develop habits that encourage a lifetime of health. We provide developmentally-appropriate, comprehensive primary care and consultation services in the inpatient and outpatient settings. We use a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating with other Stony Brook pediatric specialists and professionals (such as nutritionists and mental health counselors) to provide personalized care for patients. We understand the need for confidential care yet we strongly encourage and can facilitate open communication between the adolescent and their parents.

The Adolescent Medicine division also engages in vital adolescent medicine research, and all members of the Adolescent Medicine division are also educators in the Stony Brook School of Medicine teaching residents and medical students how to provide adolescent-friendly care.

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Our Team

Our Adolescent Medicine team consists of 2 board-certified Adolescent Medicine physicians, a pediatric nurse practitioner, a highly experienced dietician, and social worker. The team works in collaboration with other pediatric subspecialties to provide comprehensive medical care to meet the needs of each patient and family.

Contact Us

Advanced Pediatric Care Locations:

 

Center Moriches

600 Main Street, Suite A
Center Moriches, NY  11934
For Appointments, please call: (631) 444-KIDS

East Islip

269 East Main Street
East Islip, NY  11730
For Appointments, please call: (631) 444-KIDS

Lake Grove

4 Smith Haven Mall, Suite 101
Lake Grove, NY 11755
For Appointments, please call: (631) 444-KIDS

Patchogue

450 Waverly Avenue
Patchogue, NY  11772
For Appointments, please call: (631) 444-KIDS

Wading River

5968 Route 25A, Bldg 2
Wading River, NY 11792
For Appointments, please call: (631) 444-KIDS