Teens & young adults
Adolescent Medicine on the Upper East Side
Confidential, respectful care for teenagers from a fellowship-trained adolescent medicine specialist, with mental health support from our in-house psychiatrist.
Teenagers need a doctor they can talk to. At Uptown Pediatrics, adolescent medicine is led by Dr. Ivanya Landon Alpert, who completed her adolescent medicine fellowship at Mount Sinai and has presented nationally on teen health. She's recognized as one of New York's top doctors by New York Magazine and Castle Connolly.
As kids get older, part of each visit happens one-on-one. We use a teen confidentiality agreement so adolescents and parents know exactly what stays private and when we'll always loop parents in.
Mental health is a big part of a teenager's life, so Dr. Divya Hoon, our child and adolescent psychiatrist, is part of the adolescent team. We screen every teen for depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns at their checkups, and if there's a concern, we can refer them to Dr. Hoon right here in the office.
What we offer
Annual teen physicals
School, sports, camp, and college physicals with time for real conversation.
Confidential care
One-on-one time with the doctor, guided by our teen confidentiality agreement.
Puberty & menstrual health
Periods, acne, growth spurts, and body changes, explained without embarrassment.
Mental health screening
Every teen is screened for depression and anxiety at checkups, with an onsite referral to Dr. Hoon if there are concerns.
Healthy habits
Nutrition, sports, screen time, substance use, and relationships.
Transition to adult care
Help moving to an adult primary care doctor when the time comes.
Questions about adolescent medicine
Will my teen see the doctor alone?
Usually part of the visit is one-on-one. That time helps teens build their own relationship with their doctor. Our teen confidentiality agreement explains what's private and when parents are always informed, such as safety concerns.
Until what age can my child stay at Uptown Pediatrics?
We care for kids through adolescence and help with the transition to an adult doctor.
Your adolescent medicine team
Ivanya Landon Alpert, MD
Pediatrics · Adolescent Medicine
In the office Mon · Tue · Thu · Fri
Fellowship-trained in adolescent medicine and recognized as a top NY doctor by New York Magazine and Castle Connolly.
Meet Dr. Alpert
Divya Hoon, MD
Pediatrics · Child & Adolescent Psychiatry · Psychiatry
In the office Mon · Wed · Thu · Fri
Board certified in pediatrics, psychiatry, child & adolescent psychiatry with expertise in anxiety, depression, ADHD, postpartum mood.
Meet Dr. HoonMore care at Uptown Pediatrics
Birth through adolescence
Pediatric Primary Care
Checkups, vaccines, and same-day sick visits with pediatricians who get to know your family for years.
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The first weeks
Newborn Care & Lactation Support
A whole newborn and lactation team: prenatal visits, Mount Sinai nursery rounds, a separate newborn waiting area, and in-office breastfeeding help from Nurse Mesi.
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Growth, hormones & puberty
Pediatric Endocrinology
Two Mount Sinai-trained pediatric endocrinologists for growth, thyroid, puberty, and weight concerns, in the same office as your pediatrician.
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We welcome new patients from newborns to teens.
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