Pediatrics at St. Joseph Health - Bryan, TX

A pediatric subspecialty involving the comprehensive medical and preventative treatment of teens and young adults. Adolescence is the process of physical and phycological development that occurs between the onset of puberty and legal adulthood.

Dermatology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the skin.

Gastroenterology is an area of medicine that focuses on the health of the digestive system, or the gastrointestinal tract.

Orthopedics is a branch of medicine that focuses on the care of the musculoskeletal system. This system is made up of muscles and bones, as well as joints, ligaments, and tendons.

Preventive healthcare is medical care aimed at screening for diseases and risk for future diseases, often before symptoms are present, and making changes or using medical interventions to avoid them. Common preventative healthcare includes vaccinations, dental check-ups, and tests/screenings.

Sports medicine is a branch of medicine that is focused on the care of athletes and the treatment of sports injuries, which are injuries obtained while engaging in sports or exercise. These injuries can be as minor as a bruise or small cut or they can be more severe, such as a concussion, sprain, strain, fracture, dislocation, or muscle or ligament tear.