Our Services

Adolescent Medicine

Description of Services

The Division of Adolescent Medicine provides diagnostic and treatment services for young adults 12 to 21 years old in an age-appropriate setting. Physicians and nurse practitioners provide both primary care and referral adolescent medicine services. Care is provided for general medical problems and those particular to the teenage years. Other clinical services include:

Menstrual disorders
Eating disorders
Colposcopic evaluation and treatment of abnormal Pap smears
Adolescent and pediatric gynecology
Puberty and other developmental concerns
Sexuality
Smoking cessation
Comprehensive family planning

Referral Requirements

Referral from a primary care provider may be required depending on the patient’s insurance. If required, the referral and authorization forms must be received before the patient’s visit. Patients may call 412-692-6677 or contact their insurance plan directly for further information.

Parental permission is not required for the evaluation and treatment of sexual health care concerns, including family planning, sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy testing, and initial evaluation of alcohol and other drug problems. Young adults are eligible to receive these reproductive health services with no or minimal charge regardless of insurance status.

Gynecologic consults, colposcopy and cryosurgery are done by referral under the supervision of a board-certified gynecologist on-site. Parental permission is required for colposcopy and cryosurgery; exceptions may be made after consultation with the medical staff.