Adolescents Clinic
Specialist Physician: Dr. Nava Stoffman
Senior Deputy for Medical Administration Services: Orna Savo
Contact:
Phone Numbers: 03-5303098, 03-5302685 (Telephone answering hours: 8:00-15:00)
Fax: 03-5305033
Email: Mirp.yeladim2@sheba.gov.il
Work hours:
Wednesday, 9:00-14:00
Location:
Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital, Outpatient Clinics, 3nd Floor
The clinic welcomes adolescents aged 12-18, but also extends its care to younger children facing adolescent-related issues and adults over 18 seeking treatment in the hospital or preferring this clinic.
Our clinic specializes in various areas:
Eating disorders
Eating disorders rank as the third most prevalent illness among adolescents. The symptoms may vary, posing challenges in accurately diagnosing the disorder. At our clinic, we conduct comprehensive assessments to diagnose eating disorders and provide tailored treatment recommendations. Undiagnosed and untreated eating disorders can significantly impede the physical and emotional growth of adolescents, underscoring the criticality of early detection and appropriate intervention.
After the diagnosis at the clinic, the adolescent will be referred to either an eating disorder or another suitable therapeutic system in the hospital. Alternatively, community treatment within appropriate frameworks may be recommended. Medical follow-up continues at the adolescent clinic even after starting treatment in the suitable framework. Dr. Shapman acts as a consultant in different frameworks in the hospital for treating eating disorders, such as the eating disorder clinic and the eating disorder department. This treatment sequence allows for guiding patients throughout the process and providing appropriate medical monitoring of their condition.
Chronic Illnesses
Chronic illnesses pose unique challenges for adolescents. Managing their condition alongside the changes of adolescence can be difficult. It's important to note that this combination may lead to reduced treatment response, physical decline, impact on girls' menstrual cycles, and even the development of eating disorders. Healthcare providers closely monitor these patients in collaboration with their caregivers.
Physical and developmental disabilities
Puberty and managing the menstrual cycle can be difficult for girls with physical and/or developmental disabilities. Both the family and the adolescent face challenges. At the clinic, an assessment is conducted with the parents to explain the available treatment options.
