Dr. Allyson Agathis MD
Adolescent Specialist | Adolescent Medicine
395 Main St Bedminster NJ, 07921About
Dr. Allyson Agathis is an adolescent specialist practicing in Bedminster, NJ. Dr. Agathis works with patients who are in the adolescent age, or generally between the ages of 11 and 19 years old. As an adolescent-specialist, Dr. Agathis treats many common health issues that pre-teens and teenagers face, from mental, to behavioral, to physical conditions. Some of these issues may include growth and hormone problems, sports injuries, eating disorders, substance abuse and more. Adolescent specialists perform medical exams, histories and diagnostic tests, and develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Education and Training
Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj 1988
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School 1988
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Dr. Allyson Agathis MD's Expert Contributions
Im 13 years old and male, what will happen if i take 7.5 mg of MK-677 for a month.
In order to determine if you are finished growing you need to have an x-ray of your hand and wrist to determine if your bones are the same age as your chronological age. This type of x-ray is a bone age. . They will also look to see if your growth plates, the part of your bones where the growth takes place are closed or open. For a boy you can calculate your predicted height from a formula. Dad height added to momma height (in inches) plus 5 inches and divide the total by 2. This will be what would be expected to be your final height within an inch or two. (Assuming you are genetically related to your parents) . Some supplements can cause anabolic effects and build muscle but are unlikely to affect your final height. READ MORE
Huge amounts of vitamin b12 this bad?
Typically no, B vitamins are water soluble and you urinate out the extra if you have normal kidney function. As with any other supplements, you should discuss all with your doctor who knows other medicines you take and your medical history! Dr A READ MORE
How long does it take for a child to get over bronchitis?
Bronchitis is inflammation of the bronchi which are the larger airways in the chest. The length of time someone is sick depends on the cause of the inflammation. It can be bacterial, viral, allergic, or environmental from smoke or fire. When your health care provider checks your child discuss what they think the cause is and what the expected recovery time is as well as what signs and symptoms to watch for to have a return visit. READ MORE
Is filtered tap water safe for babies?
Babies under 6 months old are considered immunocompromised they don’t have strong immune systems yet. Babies at one month don’t need water, only breast milk or formula. If you are using water to mix powdered or concentrate formula it should be sterile water, if the filtered water is boiled and cooled it can be used for preparing formula. If your water comes from a well, make sure it is tested regularly. READ MORE
Internships
- Children's Hospital of New Jersey
Favorite professional publications
- American Academy of Pediatrics Journal
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