Ideally your child’s  pediatrician should see your child. However there are many times when this is not possible, like after hours, long wait times and some times immediate and urgent needs of a child. We can see all ages of children. For most patients, the suitability to transition to an adult healthcare provider is based on age and development. Your pediatrician will help determine the age to transition care, which is typically between the ages of 18 and 21. It is recommended that your pediatrician begins this assessment at the age of 14 or 15. Young patients, such as teenagers, may have questions about sexuality or substance abuse subjects they may not want to discuss in front of a parent. We recommend that teenagers are given privacy when seeing their doctor. While the parents can be called in for discussion after the exam, teens should be offered the opportunity for examination and counseling separate from parents or guardians.