Your child is growing up. They’ve hit double digits — and a lot is changing.
Their bodies. Their friendships. Their sense of self. Sometimes, these changes can feel pretty overwhelming. That’s where adolescent medicine comes in. This specialty cares for young people ages 10 to 22 (and younger if puberty starts early). Adolescent medicine specialists provide compassionate, nonsurgical care for tweens, teens and young adults. They cover a variety of challenges your child may be facing, from periods and growth spurts to eating disorders, weight concerns, anxiety, reproductive health and more.
At Cleveland Clinic Children’s, our dedicated team helps your child feel safe, supported and understood as they navigate the physical, emotional and mental changes that come with growing up.
With so much changing — their bodies, emotions, friendships — it’s no surprise that tweens, teens and young adults can feel overwhelmed. That’s why our adolescent medicine team is here. We’ll listen with empathy and offer support. We create a safe space where your child feels seen and heard, no matter what they’re going through.
Your child’s care team includes pediatricians with advanced training in adolescent health, a specially trained nurse practitioner, adolescent psychiatrists, registered dietitians, a care coordinator and a social worker. They work as a team to best address your loved one’s needs.
Is your child challenged by overweight or underweight? Our collaborative BALANCE team (Body Acceptance, Lifestyle and Nutritional Care with Empowerment) treats all types of eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and more.
Our team helps bridge the gap between childhood and adulthood. That includes helping transition your child from pediatric care to adult providers at Cleveland Clinic after high school. Our adolescent medicine team is also there to provide extra support. Meet our team.
We use the latest scientific research to build your child’s care plan. As part of the National Quality Improvement Collaborative for Eating Disorders, our adolescent medicine team played a key role in helping to define a new diagnosis — avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (AFRID). We also take part in reproductive health research and education to improve the reproductive health of young people.
Your adolescent’s schedule can fill up quickly. With school, hobbies and friends, who has time for a medical appointment? Virtual visits can make it easier to get a quick check-in or follow-up with your child’s provider.
Cleveland Clinic Children’s is a trusted healthcare leader. We’re recognized throughout the U.S. for our expertise and care.
Our adolescent medicine specialists have a thorough understanding of the physical, emotional and mental development of tweens, teens and young adults. Their expertise and experience help them address the unique health needs of this age group, including:
Our team-based approach to care means your child will get personalized treatment from adolescent medicine specialists who focus on their specific needs. Their care team may include:
Our healthcare providers see patients at convenient locations throughout Northeast Ohio.
As your child grows, they may want to move on from their pediatric healthcare provider but not yet be ready for adult care. Our adolescent medicine team can bridge that gap. We provide expert physical, emotional and mental healthcare tailored to the unique needs of tweens, teens and young adults. We understand that this stage of life can be exciting, challenging, confusing — and everything in between. That’s why we create a space where your child can safely express their needs and feel truly heard — every step of the way.
Getting an appointment with one of Cleveland Clinic Children’s adolescent medicine experts is easy. We’ll help your child/young person get care.
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