Sunshine Pediatrics Of Brevard

Adolescent Pediatric Medicine

Sunshine Pediatrics Of Brevard is an Adolescent Pediatric Medicine practice in Melbourne, FL with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in helping teens and young adults with their complex physical, emotional, and behavioral health. Adolescent Medicine Pediatricians at Sunshine Pediatrics Of Brevard perform medical diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting patients older than 11 and younger than 21. Adolescent Pediatric Medicine is a medical specialty focusing on patient's who are in the adolescent period of development. Significant diseases and conditions treated at Adolescent Pediatric Medicine practices include ear, sinus, and throat infections, asthma, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), pregnancy and contraception, food allergies and intolerances, acne, urinary tract infections, skin infections, bronchitis, diarrhea, vomiting, pinkeye, and skin rashes. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adolescent Pediatric Medicine practices include physical examinations, diagnosing childhood illnesses, giving vaccines, prescribing medication, providing education about childhood health, safety, and nutrition, and referring your child to other medical specialists as needed.

A pediatrician 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.