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Adolescent Medicine

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Physicians can refer patients to CHOC through our eCeptionist Referral Portal.

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Adolescence is a time of growth and discovery, with unique medical needs. At CHOC, our board-certified adolescent medicine specialists partner with adolescents, young adults and their families to address these needs with developmentally appropriate specialty care for patients aged 12-21. We offer confidential services within the dynamic social environment of the individual and family.

Adolescent Medicine Programs and Services

The CHOC Division of Adolescent Medicine includes faculty members who are experts in treating the medical and emotional issues teens and young adults may face. We understand the cognitive, emotional and physical changes of adolescence as well as the complexity of patient autonomy, confidentiality and family support needed to provide optimal care for the adolescent patient.

Although we manage a broad range of clinical conditions, special areas of focus include eating disorders, sexual and reproductive health, and supporting transition from adolescent to adult health care through the A2B (Adolescent to Adult Bridge) Program. Our experts will also gladly consult on diagnostic dilemma cases.


Our adolescent medicine specialists commonly treat:
  • Acne
  • Alcohol use, risk reduction and cessation
  • At-risk youth
  • Comprehensive contraception (pills, patch, ring, shot, implant)
  • Development and growth of the adolescent (social, emotional, physical)
  • Doxy-PEP
  • Eating disorders
  • Emergency contraception
  • HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
  • Male and female reproductive healthcare planning and counseling
  • Marijuana use, risk reduction and cessation
  • Menstrual concerns and assistance with menstrual management
  • PCOS, metabolic syndrome
  • Puberty issues
  • Sexuality anticipatory guidance, sexual orientation and LGBTQ care
  • Sexually transmitted infections (prevention, screening and treatment)
  • Smoking and vaping cessation

CHOC Eating Disorders Program

CHOC offers the premier program in Orange County for treating eating disorders and utilizes a multidisciplinary approach in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

At CHOC at Mission Hospital, the Eating Disorders Medical Stabilization Program provides inpatient care for children and adolescents with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID).

Outpatient services for eating disorder treatment are provided at the Eating Disorder Clinic, located in Orange at the CHOC Health Center, Centrum.

Meet the Team

Burton, Julia NP

Burton, Julia NP

Dr. William Adelman, Medical Director, Primary Care Network

Adelman, William MD

Khalighi, Misha L. MD

Khalighi, Misha L. MD

Erin Benekos, NP

Benekos, Erin NP

Dr. Alexandra A. Roche, Division Chief Adolescent Medicine

Roche, Alexandra A. MD

Adolescent Medicine Locations

CHOC Health Center, Centrum

CHOC Health Center, Centrum

Centrum North | 1120 W. La Veta Ave. | Suite…

1201 W La Veta Ave
Orange, CA 92868

(714) 997-3000

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