Adolescent Medicine

Physicians: Dr. Gordon McSheffrey

Accepting Referrals for Eating Disorders and Gender Affirm Care only.

Temporary pause until August 31, 2023 for all other Adolescent Medicine referrals

Adolescent Medicine at Boomerang Health accepts adolescents with concerns related to:

• Reproductive health
• Substance use
• Chronic illness
• Mental health, including mood disorders, anxiety
• Eating disorders
• Issues with gender identity and sexuality
• Transition to the adult healthcare system

Eating Disorders Clinic

Click here to meet our Eating Disorders team.

The Eating Disorders Clinic at Boomerang Health provides assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children and teenagers between the ages of 12-18 with the following conditions:

• Disordered eating and eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, ARFID binge eating disorder and related or co-morbid conditions, such as:
  • Menstrual irregularities and amenorrhea 
  • Athletes with disordered eating or RED-S
  • Mood or anxiety symptoms

How to Book an Appointment

Please ask your child’s primary care doctor to send a referral request to Boomerang Health. We will then contact you to book an initial appointment. Your visit with our Adolescent Medicine Physician is covered under OHIP. Please ensure that you bring your health card to each visit.

AboutKidsHealth

For more information related to Adolescent Medicine, visit the following page on AboutKidsHealth, SickKids’ trusted health education website for children, youth, and their caregivers:

• Adolescent Health