Adolescent Medicine
Adolescence is a transitional period between childhood and adulthood, in which many significant physical, psychological, social, and cognitive changes take place.
Adolescent medicine is a subspecialty that cares for the health needs of adolescent patients in the context of major events that define this developmental life stage, providing a confidential, non-judgmental, comprehensive, inclusive, and safe space for all patients in our community.
Our team works with other departments to provide care for issues such as:
• Support for patients with chronic illnesses transitioning from paediatric to adult care, coping with chronic illness, and adhering to treatment
• Substance use
• Sexual health and contraception
• Mild to moderate mood and anxiety disorders in the context of other adolescent health issues
• Eating disorders, as part of the LHSC Eating Disorder Program
• Gender affirming care, as part of the Gender Pathways Services
The Team:
Dr. Lisette Yorke, Adolescent Medicine Physician
Dr. Mariano Macias, Adolescent Medicine Physician
Dr. Renee Pang, General Paediatrician, Child and Adolescent Eating Disorder Program, Children’s Hospital
Tina Lottery, Medical Secretary
Medical Secretary Children's Hospital,
800 Commissioners Road East, PO Box 5010 London ON, N6A 5W9
Phone: 519-685-8500 Ext. 75726
