Adolescent medicine in South San Francisco, California

Lauren Mullinax, MD at Stanford Medicine Children's Health is a pediatric gastroenterologist located at 1100 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco, California. Dr. Mullinax is dedicated to providing evidence-based care while also respecting the wants and needs of her patients and their families. She specializes in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and aims to help her patients live a normal life with personalized management. Dr. Mullinax values open communication with her patients and their families, recognizing that a disease can affect the entire family. She works closely with families to develop a care plan that fits with their lifestyle and culture. Dr. Mullinax completed her medical education at the University of South Florida and her residency at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami. She also completed a fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Mullinax is board certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology by the American Board of Pediatrics.

The UCSF Pediatric Eating Disorders Program, located at 1300 South Eliseo Drive in Larkspur, California, is dedicated to providing exceptional care for children, teens, and young adults up to age 25 with eating disorders. Our team of specialists, including adolescent medicine physicians, psychologists, social workers, registered dietitians, and nurses, offers comprehensive outpatient services such as psychological, medical, and nutritional evaluation, individual and family therapy, and medication management. In addition, we are equipped to stabilize patients with urgent eating disorder-related health issues. Our program is backed by years of research and offers seamless inpatient and outpatient care, making us one of the nation's leading providers in the field. We prioritize the well-being and recovery of our patients, even during the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Families can also benefit from our Eating Disorders Intensive Family Treatment Program, designed to provide intensive outpatient care for adolescents and their families.

Pyramid Alternatives is a renowned health institution located at 3500 Callan Boulevard in South San Francisco, California, United States. We specialize in providing alternative and holistic health solutions to our patients, focusing on a personalized approach to wellness. Our team of experienced practitioners offers a wide range of services including acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition counseling, and massage therapy. At Pyramid Alternatives, we are dedicated to helping our patients achieve optimal health and well-being through natural and effective treatments.

Dr. Veronika Mesheriakova, MD is a world-class doctor specializing in adolescent and young adult health located at 729 Tennessee Street in San Francisco, California. She is a specialist in substance use disorders and serves as the director of the UCSF Youth Outpatient Substance Use Program (YoSUP). In addition to her expertise in addiction treatment, Dr. Mesheriakova also focuses on sexual and reproductive health, menstrual disorders, eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. Dr. Mesheriakova earned her medical degree from the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine and completed her residency in pediatrics at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital. She also completed a fellowship in adolescent and young adult medicine at UCSF. Dr. Mesheriakova is a member of several prestigious medical organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics, Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine, American Society of Addiction Medicine, and Association for Multidisciplinary Education and Research in Substance Use and Addiction.