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sPOTLIGHT: TreATiNG Teens AND YoUNG ADULTS University of Maryland Pediatrics at Midtown provides comprehensive primary care and access to specialty care for children from birth to age 21. The practice has recently expanded its adolescent service to accommodate more teens and young adults, and to offer care in a more appropriate setting. Adam spanier, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAP "Sometimes teens want to be seen in an office with other kids their age, so we're hoping the expansion of our adolescent program will help them be more comfortable with their visit to the pediatrician," says Adam Spanier, MD, PhD, MPH, FAAP, associate professor of pediatrics at University of Maryland School of Medicine, division head of general pediatrics at UMMC, and medical director at UM Pediatrics at Midtown. The adolescent clinic accepts patients ages 13 and older. While all of the UM Pediatrics at Midtown physicians can care for teens, patients in the adolescent clinic will be seen by specialist Jack Gladstein, MD, professor of pediatrics at University of Maryland School of Medicine, and medical Many UM Children's Hospital pediatric specialists, like Dr. Baker-smith, are also involved in research, looking to better understand diﬀerent diseases and how best to treat them. director of Adolescent Medicine, UM Pediatrics at Midtown. Dr. Gladstein is board-certified in pediatrics and has additional certification in adolescent medicine. Patients can be seen at UM Pediatrics at Midtown within one week of calling. Currently, adolescent clinic sessions are Monday afternoons and Thursday mornings, with plans to expand. American Academy of Pediatrics, the American UM Pediatrics at Midtown has been recognized by the College of Cardiology and the American Heart National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Association," says Dr. Baker-Smith. Many physi- Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home-the highest desig- cians are actively involved in research, looking nation given to health care settings that facilitate partnerships to better understand different diseases and how between individual patients and their personal physicians, and best to treat them. when appropriate, the patient's family. 11:00 p.m. After a day of caring for the children of Maryland, both doctors have spent the evening taking care of their own children, in their own homes. in several hours, the routine begins again-and chances are good that each doctor will be in a different location tomorrow, which helps Care for Your Teen and More For more information about our pediatric services, call 410-225-8070. ensure that the families of Maryland can be seen by a pediatric specialist close to home.  editor's note: A stock illustration on page 13 of the

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