Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

Gynecologic Expertise for Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults in New Jersey

When your child or teen needs gynecologic care, you want a team that not only understands the medical side, but also knows how to approach it with empathy and age-appropriate support. Our Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology program provides specialized care for children, adolescents, and young adults across New Jersey, including locations in Bergen, Monmouth, and Ocean counties.

Whether your child is dealing with a common concern or a more complex condition, our team is here to provide trusted, compassionate support in a welcoming environment tailored to younger patients.

What Makes Our Care Different

Gynecologic conditions in children and teens often require a different approach than adult care. Our board-certified physicians are specially trained in pediatric and adolescent gynecology, offering both medical and surgical expertise with a focus on comfort, communication, and long-term well-being.

  • Child- and Teen-Focused Approach: We understand that reproductive health can feel overwhelming at a young age. Our team prioritizes clear, supportive communication with both patients and families.
  • A Healing Environment: Care is delivered in a setting designed to ease anxiety and promote trust from first visits through follow-up care.
  • A Nationally Recognized Program: Our program is recognized by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and reflects the highest standard of care in this field.

Conditions We Treat

We provide care for a wide range of gynecologic conditions unique to children and adolescents, including:

Menstrual Disorders

  • Irregular periods
  • Missed or absent periods
  • Heavy bleeding
  • Painful periods

Additional Services

  • Evaluation and management of breast masses or disorders
  • Comprehensive birth control counseling (pills, IUDs, and implants)
  • Ovarian cysts and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
  • Puberty evaluation
  • Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Advanced Diagnostic & Surgical Options

When needed, our specialists offer minimally invasive procedures that are safe, effective, and age-appropriate. We use the latest technologies while focusing on preserving your child’s future fertility and reproductive health.

These include:

  • Vaginoscopy
  • Colposcopy
  • Laparoscopy
  • Pediatric pelvic reconstructive surgery

Each care plan is tailored to the individual, taking into account your child’s age, symptoms, medical history, and emotional needs.

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Our physicians are specifically trained in minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical procedures, including vaginoscopy, colposcopy, laparoscopy, and pediatric pelvic reconstructive surgery.
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