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Jersey City Adolescent Specialists

2 Doctors Found
Of the 2 Adolescent Specialists in Jersey City shown on this page:
  • 1 Board certified
  • 1 Award winners
  • 11 Reviews
  • Average rating is 2.5 stars
  • Average wait time is 52 minutes

Top Adolescent Specialists in Jersey City, NJ

Vinod R Lala, MD, MBBS, BS, FAAP

Vinod R Lala, MD, MBBS, BS, FAAP

  • Currently 2.5 of 4 stars
(11) (7)
Endocrine and Diabetes Center
193 Palisade Ave
Jersey City, NJ 07306
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • 41 years experience
  • 4 star hospital
  • Completed fellowship
Danilo V Palomares, MD
Danilo Palomares
2743 John F Kennedy Blvd
Fl 1
Jersey City, NJ 07306
  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Adolescent Medicine
  • 35 years experience
  • 4 star hospital
What are Adolescent Doctors?

Adolescent specialists are doctors who have advanced training in the health issues that adolescents face. These physicians deal with issues like the onset of puberty, reproductive health, eating disorders, irregular periods, mood changes, drugs and pressures from home and school. For girls entering adulthood, adolescent specialists can act as both pediatrician and gynecologist, so they only have to see one doctor for all their needs.

Adolescent specialists treat or diagnose teens for the following conditions:

  • sports injuries
  • Adolescent Idiopathic scoliosis
  • growth/development issues
  • reproductive/sexuality issues
  • obesity
  • eating disorders
  • learning and attention problems
  • acne
  • depression, anxiety and other mental health problems

The area of Jersey City, NJ has a population of approximately 247,530 people. There are 2 adolescent specialists near Jersey City, which gives it a ratio of 1 adolescent specialist per 123,765 residents or a ratio of 1 adolescent specialist per 48,414 households. There are 96,828 households in Jersey City.