Top Adolescent Specialists in Alexandria, PA

Allen B Ettenger, MD
J. C. Blair Medical Bldg
1227 Warm Springs Ave
Ste 301
Huntingdon, PA 16652
  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Adolescent Medicine
  • 31 years experience
  • 4 star medical school
Bruce M Lidston, MD
Huntingdon Ped.
1227 Warm Springs Ave
Ste 301
Huntingdon, PA 16652
  • Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Adolescent Medicine
  • 42 years experience
  • 3 star medical school
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 Alexandria, PA has a population of approximately 2,410 people. There are 2 adolescent specialists near Alexandria, which gives it a ratio of 1 adolescent specialist per 1,205 residents or a ratio of 1 adolescent specialist per 492 households. There are 983 households in Alexandria.