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Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

For Health Care Providers

The Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine provides diagnostic and treatment services for young adults 12 to 26 years old in an age-appropriate setting.

Physicians and advanced practice practitioners provide both primary care and consultative adolescent medicine services. Care is provided for general medical problems and those particular to the developing adolescent and young adult including:

  • Adolescent and pediatric gynecologic concerns.
  • Assistance for youth and families transitioning to adult care.
  • Assistance for youth with special needs and chronic medical conditions.
  • Bleeding disorder management, in collaboration with hematologists.
  • Comprehensive family planning, including intrauterine device (IUD) and implant insertion and removal.
  • Eating disorders.
  • HIV prevention and treatment, in collaboration with infectious disease specialists.
  • Integrated behavioral health.
  • Menstrual disorders and hormone irregularities, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
  • Puberty and other developmental concerns.
  • Sexual health concerns, including testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
  • Smoking cessation and substance use counseling.
  • Wrap around care for youth injured and/or impacted by community violence.

Referral from a primary care provider (PCP) may be required depending on the patient’s insurance. If required, the referral and authorization forms should 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 concerns, including family planning, STIs, pregnancy testing, and initial evaluation of mental health, alcohol, and other drug problems. Adolescents and young adults are eligible to receive these reproductive health services with no or minimal charge regardless of insurance status.

Contact the Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine

To schedule an appointment or consultation, please call 412-692-6677.