Top Adolescent Specialists in Durham, NC

John G Looney, MD, MBA
John G Looney
DUMC 3313
Durham, NC 27710
  • Psychiatry
  • Addiction Psychiatry
  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Child Psychiatry
  • 40 years experience
  • 4 star hospital
  • Board certified
  • Completed fellowship
Susan Kirsch, MD

Susan Kirsch, MD

  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
(1) (0)
Susan S Kirsch, MD
5322 Highgate Dr
Ste 144
Durham, NC 27713
  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Adolescent Medicine
  • 11 years experience
  • Bridges To Excellence
  • Rated 4 stars by patients
  • 4 star hospital
Roy M Stein, MD
Roy M Stein, MD
508 Fulton St
Bldg 3
Durham, NC 27705
  • Psychiatry
  • Addiction Psychiatry
  • 29 years experience
  • Board certified
  • 4 star medical school
Teresa Purdy, MD
Teresa R Purdy, MD
508 Fulton St
Durham, NC 27705
  • Psychiatry
  • Addiction Psychiatry
  • 11 years experience
  • Board certified
  • Completed fellowship
Katayoun Tabrizi, MD

Katayoun Tabrizi, MD

  • Currently 4 of 4 stars
(1) (0)
Katayoun Tabrizi, MD
3001 Academy Rd
Ste 200
Durham, NC 27707
  • Psychiatry
  • Addiction Psychiatry
  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • 25 years experience
  • Rated 4 stars by patients
  • Board certified
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 Durham, NC has a population of approximately 256,789 people. There are 6 adolescent specialists near Durham, which gives it a ratio of 1 adolescent specialist per 42,798 residents or a ratio of 1 adolescent specialist per 17,306 households. There are 103,837 households in Durham.