Physical changes
Growth, puberty, nutrition, sleep, activity, and age-appropriate screening.
Care & Services / Adolescent & Teen Care
Teen visits that make room for real conversations
Adolescence brings physical, emotional, social, and practical changes. We help teens and families navigate them with respect, prevention, and age-appropriate independence.
ForChildren, teens & families
ApproachThoughtful, connected pediatric care
AppointmentsSchedule online or call 720-941-1778
Care built around your child
Care built around the whole child
Teen health is more than a sports form or physical examination. A comprehensive visit can address growth, puberty, nutrition, sleep, school, relationships, stress, mood, substance use, sexual health, safety, and preparation for managing health more independently.
Part of the visit may include private time between the teen and clinician. This is a routine part of adolescent care. The clinician explains the limits of confidentiality, including situations involving safety or requirements of law, and continues to support healthy family communication.
How this care can help
Start with the concern. We will help organize what comes next.
Emotional health
School, relationships, stress, mood, coping, and a safe place to raise concerns.
Prevention & safety
Immunizations, driving, online safety, substance use, and risk reduction.
Growing independence
Practice understanding medications, history, appointments, and when to ask for help.
A clear next step
A clear plan for what comes next
Private time helps adolescents participate in their own health care and improves the chance that important concerns are discussed. Parents and caregivers remain essential partners. Privacy has legal and safety limits, which the clinician will explain.
A member of your care team
Sarah A. Lacey, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician
Board-certified pediatrician with a particular interest in newborn care and breastfeeding support.
Meet this care team memberHelpful before your visit
Questions families often ask.
Schedule on MyChart, or call our office if you’re unsure which appointment best fits your child’s needs.
Why does the clinician speak with my teen alone?
Private time helps adolescents practice asking questions and participating in care. It does not remove parents and caregivers from the care partnership.
Will everything remain confidential?
Confidentiality has legal and safety limits. The clinician will explain those limits and encourage teens to involve a trusted adult whenever possible.
Can a sports physical be included?
Often, yes. Bring the form and mention it when scheduling. A current injury or complex concern may need a separate sports medicine visit.
Ready when your family is
Start with a conversation.
Schedule on MyChart or call our office if you need help choosing the right visit or preparing for your child.