Adolescent Medicine

Pamela J. Murray, M.D., M.H.P.
Professor, Vice-Chair Department of Pediatrics
Co-Chief, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Chief of Adolescent Medicine

Aim

To serve West Virginia and surrounding areas by providing Adolescent Medicine Services, and to act as a resource agency for health and youth care professionals.

Who Would Benefit?

• Families of children of adolescent age.
• Adolescents and young adults (up to 25 years of age) seeking general, specialty and reproductive health services.
• Children of any age seeking pediatric and adolescent gynecological services.
• Anyone seeking information with regard to Adolescent Medicine.

Services:

• Well child care of adolescents and young adults, including those with chronic medical problems.
• Reproductive health care, including birth control and sexually transmitted infections for young women and men.
• Evaluation and treatment of menstrual problems, including cramps, PMS, and irrugular periods..
• Evaluation and treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and metabolic syndrome.
• Evaluation and treatment of excess menstrual bleeding.
• Evaluation and treatment of eating disorders and obesity.
• Evaluation and treatment of psychosomatic and other chronic symptoms, for example - headache, abdominal pain, pelvic pain, or fatigue.
• Evaluation and treatment of acne, and other adolescent skin problems.
• Evaluation and treatment of medical and menstrual problems in indivuals with autism and other developmental disorders.
• Medical management of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adolescents and young adults.
• Evaluation and medical management of uncomplicated anxiety and depression.
• Evaluation and treatment of sports related injuries, and other problems.

The Adolescent Medicine Staff includes:

Pamela J. Murray, MD, Chief,Adolescent Medicine;
Shon Rowan, MD, Gynecology
Mathew Lively, DO, Sports Medicine
Kerry Jones, MSW, Pediatrics

Stephania Pierotti, Administrative Secretary

For further information or an appointment at any clinic site, contact:

Department of Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine
Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center at WVU
Morgantown, WV 26506-9214

Phone: 304-598-4835
Toll-Free 1-800-842-3627
Fax - 304-293-1216

For further information or an appointment, contact:

Department of Pediatrics
Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center at WVU
Morgantown, WV 26506-9214

Appointments: 304-598-4835

Payment:

Most insurances, Medicaid and Medicare are accepted. Any payment concerns or questions contact the Center or your health insurer..

Supported by:

West Virginia University
School of Medicine