Stefan Breitling, M.D.
Statement:
Adolescent medicine sits at the intersection of the two main reasons I went into medicine: working with underserved populations and advocating for youth. My clinical interests are still very broad and include young men's health, gender care, adolescent mental health, and reproductive health.
Fellow Project: TBD
Education:
Amherst College, BA, 2013
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, M.D., 2018
NYU/Bellevue, Pediatric Residency and Chief Residency, 2022
Hobbies:
Reading, pick-up basketball, exploring the restaurant scene, walking very slowly through art museums, checking out speakeasies
Jelina Castillo, M.D.
Statement:
Adolescence is an exciting time when physicians can help patients as they gain more autonomy in their health. I strive to be a voice and advocate for all disadvantaged youth allowing their wonderful diversity to shine. My clinical interests include puberty education, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and mental health and wellness.
Education:
Northeastern University, B.S., Behavioral Neuroscience, 2016
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, M.P.H., 2020 Health
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, M.D., 2020
Hobbies:
In my spare time, I like to crochet, read a good book, and nap with my crazy calico cat. You can often catch me singing to myself, and I will always say "yes" to karaoke night.
Joseph “Ben” Walker, M.D.
Education:
Southern Arkansas University, B.S., 2015
University of Queensland School of Medicine Australia, M.D., 2020
Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Pediatric Residency, 2024
Personal Statement:
Adolescent medicine presents the opportunity for physicians to help guide patients through an often challenging time as children transition into adulthood. It is easy to be overwhelmed by this period of life, which is what I want to help with the most. My clinical interest include: adolescent male health, gender care, mental health and access to reproductive care.
Hobbies:
Enjoy playing DND, lifting weights and trying new restaurants
Melanie Watt, M.D.
Statement:
My clinical interests are eating disorders, reproductive health, and HIV prevention.
Education:
Louisiana State University, BS, 2014
Louisiana State University Health Science Center-Shreveport, MD, 2018
University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency, 2022
Hobbies:
Weight lifting, walking my dog, reading
