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Adolescent Medicine

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Akron Children's offers the most comprehensive adolescent medicine program in northeast Ohio. Our inclusive care focuses on respecting individuality and confidentiality; supporting physical, social and emotional development; and empowering teens and young adults to take ownership of their health care and life decisions.


Appointments 330-543-8538

Department: 330-543-8538

About Adolescent Medicine

OUR SPECIALTIES
Primary care for teens and young adults
Treatment for eating disorders
Gender affirming medicine
Gynecologic care

Our team cares for patients throughout Ohio and neighboring states. We offer in-person care for all and virtual visits for Ohio patients.

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Stephen Sondike, MD, FAAP, FSAHM

Dr. Sondike is an adolescent medicine specialist and director of the Akron Children’s Adolescent Medicine division. He’s been in practice since 2000 and with Akron Children’s since 2016. He earned his medical degree from Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York and completed his pediatric residency and adolescent medicine fellowship at Cohen Children’s Hospital in New York. Dr. Sondike has a special interest in eating disorders and gender affirming medicine. He’s certified in pediatrics and adolescent medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics. He’s a clinical professor of pediatrics at Northeast Ohio Medical College and a fellow of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine.

Meet Stephen Sondike, MD, FAAP, FSAHM

Adolescent Medicine, Akron

Akron Children's Adolescent Medicine, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 3
Akron, Ohio 44308
Fax: 330-543-3687
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

Department: 330-543-8538

Adolescent Medicine, Boardman

Akron Children's Adolescent Medicine, Boardman
Leonard J. Fisher Family Building
6505 Market Street, Building A
Boardman, Ohio 44512
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

Department: 330-543-8538

Adolescent Medicine, North Canton

Akron Children's Adolescent Medicine, North Canton
Akron Children's Health Center, North Canton
6076 Whipple Avenue Northwest
North Canton, Ohio 44720
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Appointments: 330-543-2778

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Stephen Sondike, MD, FAAP, FSAHM

Division Director, Division of Adolescent Medicine; Adolescent Medicine Specialist

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PHYSICIANS/PROVIDERS:
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Jessica Castonguay, DO, MPH

Medical Director, Eating Disorders Program; Adolescent Medicine Specialist

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Crystal Cole, MD

Adolescent Medicine Specialist

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Laura Markley, MD

Medical Director, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry; Medical Director, Addiction Services; President-Elect, Medical Staff; Community Pediatrics Liaison; Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist; General Pediatrician - Adolescent Medicine

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Elizabeth Mason, MD

Adolescent Medicine Specialist

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OTHER PROVIDERS:
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Lindsay Bailey, MS, RD, LD, CEDS-S

Certified Eating Disorder Specialist-Supervisor; Registered Dietitian; Certified Diabetes Educator

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Kristin Hauck, RDN, LD

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

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