Dr. Apple’s adolescent medical practice officer teens and parents a unique kind of service. She takes the time to incorporate a confidential discussion into the medical visits to create a level of trust where teens can feel safe and comfortable to confide in her in the future. She also makes the time to speak to parents, on the phone, to keep them informed and on target addressing the relevant issues for their children.
Along with a complete medical evaluation and immunization update, She will address:
- Weight and growth problems
- Eating Disorders
- Chronic illness requiring coordinated care
- Menstrual disorders
- Substance Use and Abuse
- Sexual behavior: screening, prevention, counseling
- Sexual identity issues
- School and learning issues: ADD and ADHD, social skills issues, learning disabilities
- Anxiety and Depression
Our philosophy in Adolescent Medicine is to understand the whole person in every aspect of their teenage lives. The social, emotional, school and family issues for teenagers come together now to create a dynamic, constantly changing person who requires a lot to time and discussion to understand their feelings and motivation. For this reason she has incorporated into this practice a network of specialist who have the expertise and experience with adolescents from a variety of disciplines:
- Psychotherapists
- Psychiatrists
- Learning Specialist:
- Neurodevelopment Psychologist
- Tutors
- Occupational Therapists
- Nutritionists
- Gynecologists
- Endocrinologists
Establishing a trusting relationship between your teen and their physician can create a solid foundation to navigate the adolescent years with all the growth and changes they will be going through. Early intervention and prevention are the most powerful tools we can use to see teens through these years.
For more information on her practice and philosophy please call us at 914-332-6199 or email Dr. Appel by drcherylappel@verizon.net