Services · 12 to 21
Adolescent Care
Adolescent care is confidential, respectful primary care for ages 12 to 21: yearly check-ups, sports physicals, mental health screening, nutrition, sleep, acne, puberty questions and a safe place for teens to ask what they cannot ask at home.
About adolescent care
Teenagers need a doctor who talks to them, not just about them. From age 12, part of every well visit is time alone with the provider. Teens learn what is confidential and what is not, and parents get a clear summary at the end.
What adolescent care covers
- Annual well visits, sports and camp physicals
- Depression and anxiety screening at every yearly visit, with treatment or referral when needed
- Puberty, growth and body image questions
- Nutrition, disordered eating and athlete health
- Sleep, screens and school stress
- Acne, headaches, periods and other common teen concerns
- Vaccines for this age: Tdap, HPV, meningococcal, flu
Mental health is primary care
Behavioral health is part of our practice, so a teen who screens positive for depression is not handed a phone number and sent home. We talk about it that day, make a plan, and follow up.
When to come in
- A yearly check-up is due, or a form is needed for school or sports
- Changes in mood, sleep, eating, grades or friendships
- Questions about puberty, periods, acne or growth
- Frequent headaches, stomach aches or fatigue
- Your teen asks to see someone: say yes
What to expect at the visit
Teens are seen partly alone. We explain confidentiality up front: what your teen tells us stays private unless there is a safety risk. Parents join for the summary and the plan. Bring forms and a medication list.
Need help outside office hours?
When the office is closed, call the main number, (770) 615-7000. After hours the call goes to our after-hours line for urgent concerns. Use the patient portal for anything that can wait until the next business day. In an emergency, call 911.
Questions parents ask
Will I know what my teen tells you?
Georgia law and AAP guidance let teens discuss certain topics confidentially. We always involve parents when safety is at stake, and we encourage teens to share with you. Most do, once they trust the process.
Can you complete the GHSA sports physical form?
Yes. Bring the current Georgia High School Association pre-participation form to a well visit and we will complete it.
Provided by
Dr. Madhuri ViswanadhamMD, FAAP · Board-certified pediatrician · Founder
Dr. Adam J. AyerDNP, CPNP · Pediatric nurse practitioner · Doctor of Nursing Practice