Adolescent Medicine
When adolescence, the transitional period from childhood to adulthood,
becomes a challenge for you as a teen or young adult or for a child, teen
or young adult in your family, reach out to trained specialists for the
help you need to deal with the diverse developmental issues that happen
during this time.
Adolescent Medicine Services Close to Home
From physical exams and immunizations to care for your reproductive and
mental health and more, you can rely on the expert adolescent medicine
physicians and counselors at Oklahoma Children’s Hospital OU Health
in Oklahoma City and Tulsa for adolescent primary care and comprehensive
services to address the unique physical, behavioral and emotional health
concerns of young people ages 10 to 24 across Oklahoma and throughout
the region.
Your Adolescent Medicine Care Team
When you choose the adolescent medicine specialists at Oklahoma Children’s
Hospital OU Health, you’ll work with a diverse team of highly trained
physicians, therapists, dietitians and other healthcare specialists who
use evidence-based approaches to create your individualized treatment
plan and deliver the compassionate care and effective services that help
you address your concerns.
Official Statement on Behalf of OU Health
As Oklahoma’s flagship academic health system, OU Health seeks to
reduce the burden of disease and improve the health of all Oklahomans.
We are proud of the integrity, professionalism, care and passion our physicians
and staff provide to all of our patients. Compassionate care and patient
safety always have been and will remain our top priority.
In light of the legislation signed by Governor Stitt, we have ceased hormone-related
prescription therapies and surgical procedures for gender-affirming services
on patients under the age of 18. OU Health provides care in accordance
with all state and federal laws and in compliance with regulatory governing bodies.
Young Women’s Health Program
Take advantage of the young women’s health program, a joint venture
between the OU Health programs in adolescent medicine and pediatric gynecology,
designed specifically for the emerging needs of young women at this special
time of life.
Strengths-Based Team Care for Your Concerns
As a young person yourself or as someone seeking care for an adolescent
loved one, you benefit from our team-based, interdisciplinary, collaborative
approach that builds on your strengths to help you learn the best ways
of dealing with the common, yet often complex and/or chronic and even
life-altering issues and concerns that come up during this time of life,
such as: Anxiety Chronic abdominal pain Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
Contraception, including Nexplanon Depression Delayed or advanced puberty
Eating disorders Menstrual issues Mental health and behavior concerns
Polycystic ovary syndrome Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Weight
management / obesity and overweight issues
