Although the lives of pre-teens and teens can get busy, we still want to be sure these patients are seen yearly for well-visits and stay up to date on recommended vaccines. We will give your teen private one-on-one time with the doctor to be sure we have a full understanding of any health issues. However, we still want you as the parent to talk to your teen about health issues, encourage healthy habits, attend most office visits with your child and communicate any health concerns to us. We will screen for mental health issues yearly at well-visits, help address concerns as needed, and give teens the tools they need to be able to take responsibility for their own health and wellness as they prepare for adulthood.