Adolescent Medicine

Children's Health Service Adolescent Medicine

We offer complete adolescent care - well visits, dermatologic issues (acne), musculoskeletalal issues, chronic conditions (headaches, asthma) and gynecologic care. Medicine specialists provide health care to adolescents through the UTMB Teen Clinic and the school-based clinics of the Teen Health Center, Inc.

From the NEWSROOM
Vaccine Smarts with Dr. Rupp

School-Based Clinics

In 1985 a group of Galveston physicians gathered to consider ways to address the special health care needs of adolescents in our community. They gathered several partners, including UTMB, and established the Teen Health Center, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, to provide school-based health care to area youth. UTMB continues to partner with the Teen Health Center, Inc. to strengthen the health and well-being of Galveston’s youth through easily accessible, school-based care.

Dr. Richard Rupp (Professor, Director Adolescent Medicine, Director of Island Pediatrics) serves as Teen Health's Medical Director. Dr. Beth Auslander (Professor, Department of Pediatrics) serves as Teen Health's Mental Health Director. Four physician assistants manage clinics at Ball High School, Central Middle School, and the Moody Early Childhood Center. Galveston residents who are 21 years or younger are welcome to make an appointment at any of these clinics. Click here for more information.

AB Rupp, Richard

Richard Rupp MD
CLINIC | RESEARCH
Professor, Director Adolescent Medicine

B Auslander, Beth

Beth Auslander PhD, MS
CLINIC | RESEARCH
Professor, Director, Mental Health for School Based Clinics

Y Kearney-Conrad, Erin

ERIN
Erin Kearney-Conrad PA
Physician Assistant

Y Norris, Martha

Martha Martha Norris PA
Physician Assistant

Y Wayne, Shannah

Martha
Shannah Wayne PA
Physician Assistant

FOR APPOINTMENTS, REFILLS OR QUESTIONS - CALL 888-886-2543

Expand All

Pediatric Primary and Specialty Care Clinic, Galveston Island East
400 Harborside Drive Suite 103
Phone: (409) 772-3695 or toll free (888) 886-2543
Referral Fax: (409) 772-3680

Clinic Hours
M–F: 8:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
Specialty Care Clinic only - 1st and 3rd Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Dr. Rupp is the Medical Director for Island Pedi East. This location provides both Primary Care and Specialty Care services to children and youth from birth through 21 years of age.
In addition to general pediatric care, we provide services for:
ADD/ADHD

Asthma

Adolescent Medicine

Cardiology

Childhood Infections

Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Endocrinology/Diabetes

Genetics

Hematology/Oncology

Neonatology

Nephrology

Obesity

School Problems

Travel Preparation for International Destinations
We also offer:
Opportunities to participate in cutting edge clinical trials

Studies of new vaccines

Literacy promotion through Reach Out and Read and Island Pedi Book Club

Faculty working on the forefront of primary care innovation

Treatment and prevention strategies using the newest practice guidelines

Close collaboration with a broad spectrum of specialists and therapists ensuring high level of care

Academic environment ensuring the most up-to-date diagnostic and evaluation tools

Providing patients with newest vaccines and vaccine information to assist in keeping their children healthy

Pediatric Primary Care and Specialty Care Clinic, League City (Bay Colony)

2785 Gulf Freeway South, Suite 2.200 (second floor)
M–F: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.;HOURS are subject to change during COVID-19 surges
(409) 772-3695 or (888) 886-2543
Referral Fax (409) 772-3680

This clinic provides both Primary Care and Specialty Care services to children and youth from birth through 21 years of age. All services are provided in a family-centered setting with specialized education and support to optimize care and outcomes.
This clinic is a state-of-the-art facility. Faculty and resident pediatricians are present in this location, providing care for infants and children from the newborn period through adolescence. As in our other locations (Island Pediatrics East and West), there are opportunities for families to participate in clinical studies, including those for vaccines.

If you are interested in receiving your pediatric health care services at this mainland location instead of one of our island based clinics, please let us know when you call.

Services:

Adolescent and Behavioral Health Clinic Allergy and Asthma Clinic Cardiology Clinic Children's Complex Care Diabetes Clinic Endocrinology Clinic Hematology/Oncology Clinic HIV Clinic Medical Genetics & Metabolism Immunology Clinic	Infectious Diseases Clinic Mental Health Clinic Nephrology Clinic Neurology Clinic Neurosurgery Clinic Psychology PT/OT Services Social Services Travel Clinic Urology Clinic
Also: Breast feeding education Clinical trial opportunities Gynecological examination Sexually Transmitted Diseases