Adolescent Health
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Adolescent health services
We offer tailored primary care to meet the unique needs of adolescents and young adults. Our providers treat people ages 11 to 21, addressing all aspects of health, including physical, emotional, psychological and sexual wellness.
Our care team includes doctors, nurses, social workers and other teen health experts. We work together to give young people medical care and support.
We also offer care and resources to teens who:
Are placed outside of the home, including those in foster care
Have run away from home
Preventive and sick care
Our providers help young people stay well through services such as:
Routine checkups and screenings
Common illness and chronic condition care
Injury assessment and treatment
Vaccinations
Sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and treatment
Emotional and psychological care
We help diagnose and treat behavioral and mental health concerns, including:
Anxiety
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Depression
School challenges
Sleep issues
Substance use and addiction
Sexual wellness
Our comprehensive sexual and reproductive care includes contraception counseling and STI treatment and prevention, including medication to protect against HIV transmission.
Confidential health care for teens
People who are at least 12 have the legal right to confidentiality when they consent to health care services. We encourage teens to talk to their parents about their needs and concerns, but they can make their own health care decisions unless a health issue poses a serious danger.
California laws protecting teen confidentiality are in place to encourage young people to get the health care they need.
Adolescent health services
We offer tailored primary care to meet the unique needs of adolescents and young adults. Our providers treat people ages 11 to 21, addressing all aspects of health, including physical, emotional, psychological and sexual wellness.
Our care team includes doctors, nurses, social workers and other teen health experts. We work together to give young people medical care and support.
We also offer care and resources to teens who:
Are placed outside of the home, including those in foster care
Have run away from home
Preventive and sick care
Our providers help young people stay well through services such as:
Routine checkups and screenings
Common illness and chronic condition care
Injury assessment and treatment
Vaccinations
Sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and treatment
Emotional and psychological care
We help diagnose and treat behavioral and mental health concerns, including:
Anxiety
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Depression
School challenges
Sleep issues
Substance use and addiction
Sexual wellness
Our comprehensive sexual and reproductive care includes contraception counseling and STI treatment and prevention, including medication to protect against HIV transmission.
Confidential health care for teens
People who are at least 12 have the legal right to confidentiality when they consent to health care services. We encourage teens to talk to their parents about their needs and concerns, but they can make their own health care decisions unless a health issue poses a serious danger.
California laws protecting teen confidentiality are in place to encourage young people to get the health care they need.
Locations (dynamic)
Providers (dynamic)
Javay Ross, MD
Adolescent Medicine
Jenifer Matthews, MD
Adolescent Medicine
Colbey Ricklefs, MD
Adolescent Medicine
Marissa Raymond-Flesch, MD, MPH
Adolescent Medicine
Providers (manual)
Celeste Allen, MD
Adolescent Medicine
Lela Bachrach, MD, MS
Adolescent Medicine
Vivien Wentworth Bazarko, MD
Pediatrics • Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Sara M. Buckelew, MD, MPH
Adolescent Medicine
Awards & achievements
Ranked among the nation's best in 11 specialties
Related conditions & treatments
Conditions
- Adolescent Health
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Sexual Health
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)
- Substance Addiction
Treatments
- Birth Control
- Birth Control Counseling
- Pap Smear
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (Prep)
- Preventative Care
- Screening for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)
- Vaccinations
Clinical trials
Health-E You Efficacy Trial for Male AdolescentsOpens in a new window
This study will involve evaluating Health-E You/Salud ìTu™, a web-based, pre-visit mobile app designed to support adolescent male youth and his clinicians in discussing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) topics and care. It will test its efficacy among male patients in clinical settings using a stepped wedge cluster randomized controlled trial design.Probiotic Administration for Adolescent DepressionOpens in a new window
This double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial will examine the effect of probiotic Visbiome on the brain and gut microbiome of individuals 15 to 24 years of age.
Support services
Child Life
Certified child life specialists ease the stress and anxiety of childhood illness through therapeutic play, schooling and family-focused support.
Family Amenities
Family-friendly amenities help you relax and take care of yourself while staying close to your child. We offer lounges, kitchens, showers, breastfeeding rooms and more.
Social Services at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
Social workers ease the effect of illness, injury and hospitalization on your family with counseling and assistance to help you navigate the challenges.
Activity Rooms
Activity rooms offer a relaxed environment for children of all ages. Features include a playroom, digital arts studio and teen lounge. Find out more.
Pediatric Art Therapy Program
Art therapy helps kids and families express themselves, making it easier to cope with pediatric health issues. Group and bedside services are available.
Pediatric Music Therapy Program
Board-certified music therapists help kids cope with illness and the feelings that come with it. Find out about group activities and bedside therapy.
School Program for Hospitalized Children
Our schoolroom services and individual learning programs help children hospitalized at UCSF continue their education and get ready to return to school.
School Re-Entry Program
We help kids return to school after hospitalization by educating staff and students about their needs and recommending needed accommodations. Read more.
Individual Playtime & Instruction
If your child can't be around other kids for medical reasons, you can sign up for private sessions in our activity and school rooms. Find out how.
Interpreter Services & Communication Assistance at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
Interpreter services in many languages and TDDs are available for families that need help communicating with care teams. Here's how to access them.
Parent Support Program
Weekly activities, including knitting, scrapbooking, chair massage and more, help family caregivers get a much-needed break. Find out more.
Patient Relations at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
Patient relations reps and nursing supervisors are here to answer questions and address concerns. Learn about your rights, how to reach us and more.
Spiritual Care at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
Chaplains help UCSF patients, families and staff cope with the spiritual and emotional challenges of childhood illness. Learn more.
International Services at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
If you're coming to UCSF from outside the U.S., we coordinate your child's appointments and provide other helpful services. Here's how to get started.