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Adolescent Medicine Specialists for Teens
Adolescent medicine doctors are specialists who have extra training in the medical and emotional issues that many teens face.
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Choosing a Pediatrician for Your New Baby for Parents
Along with considering baby names and buying a crib, choosing the right health care provider should be on your to-do list when you're expecting.
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How Do I Switch Doctors? for Teens
Most pediatricians stop seeing patients who are between the ages of 18 and 21, so you'll need to make the switch eventually.
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Why Do Doctors Press on Your Stomach During a Checkup? for Teens
Find out why doctors might do this during an exam.
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Is a Gynecologist the Same as a Primary Care Doctor? for Teens
Some primary care doctors provide routine gynecological care, but others don't.
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Talking to Your Doctor for Teens
People who play a role in their own health care make better decisions and stay healthier. Here are tips for teens on how (and why) to build a bond with your doctor.
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Health Care Providers: Pediatricians for Parents
A pediatrician is a doctor who diagnoses and treats children’s health conditions and concerns, including physical, behavior, developmental, and mental health issues.
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Questions You Can Ask Your Doctor for Teens
You're probably used to answering your doctor's questions, not asking your own. But it's your body, and you can ask about anything you want. Here are ideas to help you get started.
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Getting Health Visits in Your Preferred Language for Parents
Making sure you and your child’s doctor understand each other is key to a helpful health care visit. If English isn’t your first or preferred language, here's how to do that.
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Health Care Providers: Physician Assistants (PAs) for Parents
Physician assistants (PA) work together with doctors to give medical care. They do much of the patient care that doctors do.