The Duke Adolescent Medicine Program offers consultative services to support primary care clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management of a variety of complex issues that arise in adolescence and young adulthood.

Our adolescent medicine trained staff places a priority on evidence-based decision making, clear communication with primary care clinicians, and a patient- and family-centered approach.

As part of a major academic medical center, our adolescent medicine consultative service works in close collaboration with a variety of other specialty services at Duke. Our team will assist in coordination of care to ensure comprehensive and excellent services.

We offer consultations for a variety of clinical circumstances, including:

• Medically complex patients with chronic illness
• Adolescents with health issues more typical of adults
• Menstrual disorders
• Obesity and insulin resistance
• Eating disorders
• Sexually transmitted infections
• Complex contraceptive care
• Male health issues
• Other medically-compromising risk behaviors
• Older adolescents who may benefit from support in transitioning to adult care

Appointments

We see patients by referral only. For adolescent primary care services, please call 888-ASK-DUKE (888-275-3853). For patients and families interested in adolescent medicine consultative services, please speak with your primary care provider who can facilitate a referral.

Referring Physicians

To request a consultation, call 888-275-3853 (toll-free) or 800-MED-DUKE (toll-free), or use our online request form.

Other inquiries regarding the adolescent medicine program may also be initiated via the online form.

Physicians

Physicians offering this service include:

• Chung, Richard J.
  • Pediatrics / Pediatrics-Primary Care
  • Medicine / General Internal Medicine

Locations

This service is available at:

• Duke Health Center at Roxboro Street
  4020 North Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27704