Dr. Jennifer Carlson MD
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
725 Welch Rd Palo Alto CA, 94304About
Dr. Jennifer Carlson is an adolescent specialist practicing in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Carlson works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Carlson treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 2000
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Adolescent Medicine
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