Department of Pediatrics
Department of Pediatrics
The Department of Pediatrics

Adolescent Medicine

Welcome to the Adolescent Medicine webpage. We provide state-of-the art medical care for adolescents; train medical students, residents, and fellows; and pursue research in various aspects of adolescent health.


A Message from the Director

Welcome to the Division of Adolescent Medicine within the Pediatrics Department at the University of Texas-Houston Medical School. We are pleased you have taken the time to learn more about us. Our diverse faculty and staff are committed to excellence in patient care, teaching, and research. Our faculty is involved in a wide range of activities including medical student education, training of pediatric and medicine/pediatric residents, and fellowship training. In addition, division members are active in research in such areas as obesity management, sexually transmitted infections, and care of incarcerated youth.

If you have any questions as you explore our web site, please contact us.

Will Risser, MD, PhD