Our Team | Adolescent Medicine | Clinical Services | UC Davis Children Hospital

Our Team

Our adolescent medicine team focuses on care, research and training targeting the unique health needs of patients from ages 10-26.

Our Clinical Leader
  • Chief, Adolescent Medicine

    Laura Kester Prakash, M.D., M.P.H.

    As an adolescent medicine sub-specialist, Laura Kester Prakash is deeply passionate about the care and health of her adolescent and young adult patients. Adolescence is a period of substantial physical, psychological, cognitive, and moral development. During this time of significant transition where young people grow, discover, and experience new and exciting, and also face very challenging experiences, Laura Kester Prakash believes in developing personalized care plans that are tailored to her patients’ physical, psychological, social, and developmental needs. Laura Kester Prakash is dedicated to working with her patients to ensure they are building health behaviors that promote them transitioning into thriving and resilient young adults.

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John Adams, M.D., M.P.H.

Associate Clinical Professor

Specialties
Pediatrics
Adolescent Medicine
Location(s)
Phone: 800-282-3284
Phone: 916-734-3112
Yasaman Ahmadieh, D.O., M.P.H.

Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine

Specialties
Adolescent Medicine
Location(s)
Phone: 800-282-3284
Phone: 916-734-3112
Laura Prakash, M.D., M.P.H.

Division Chief, Department of Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine

Director of K-12 Clinical Outreach Curriculum

Associate Director, Pediatric Residency Program

Clinical Professor

Specialties
Pediatrics
Adolescent Medicine
Location(s)
Phone: 916-734-3112
Phone: 800-282-3284
Phone: 916-734-3112