Gossie C. Heath Mathis, MD

Adolescent Medicine Doctor

Dr. Gossie C. Heath Mathis is an Adolescent Medicine Doctor in Santee, SC with special training and skill in providing healthcare for young adults. As an Adolescent Medicine Doctor, Gossie C. Heath Mathis, MD performs preventative care, assessments, and treatment of conditions in adolescents. Adolescent Medicine is physical and psychological healthcare for patients in their teens and early 20s. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Adolescent Medicine Doctors include colds, viruses, acne, sports injuries, sexually transmitted diseases, and physical, mental, and emotional disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adolescent Medicine Doctors include annual physicals, cold and virus treatment, bone setting and suture treatment, long-term disease monitoring, imaging, pregnancy testing, family planning, and health education.

An internist who specializes in adolescent medicine is a multi-disciplinary healthcare specialist trained in the unique physical, psychological and social characteristics of adolescents, their healthcare problems and needs.