Eating disorders are serious medical illnesses that can affect growth, development, cardiovascular stability, bone health, endocrine function, and overall wellbeing. At The Conrad Clinic, we provide physician-led medical care for young patients with eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), binge eating disorder (BED), and other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED).
Our practice is focused on comprehensive medical evaluation, medical stabilization, and ongoing outpatient management in a calm, supportive setting designed for children, adolescents, and their families.
Eating disorders are not simply behavioral concerns. They are complex medical conditions that may present with bradycardia, orthostasis, dehydration, gastrointestinal symptoms, menstrual changes, endocrine disruption, poor growth, delayed puberty, and other serious complications.
At The Conrad Clinic, evaluation may include a detailed history, physical examination, orthostatic vital signs, in-office EKG, urinalysis, and review of labs already ordered. We also use a numberless scale to support a recovery-focused environment.
Our care includes assessment and management of the medical complications of eating disorders, with close attention to nutritional rehabilitation, physiologic stability, and safe outpatient follow-up when appropriate.
Medical care for children and adolescents with restrictive eating, weight loss, fear of weight gain, and complications related to malnutrition.
Evaluation and management of the medical effects of binge eating and compensatory behaviors, including vomiting, laxative use, and excessive exercise.
Medical assessment and monitoring for children and teens with restrictive intake related to sensory sensitivity, fear of adverse consequences, or low interest in eating.
Supportive medical care for adolescents experiencing recurrent binge eating and associated physical and emotional health concerns.
Care for patients with clinically significant eating disorder symptoms that do not fit neatly into one diagnosis but still warrant thoughtful medical evaluation and treatment.
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We welcome collaboration with pediatricians, therapists, dietitians, psychiatrists, and other healthcare professionals. The clinic can assist with comprehensive medical evaluation, outpatient medical monitoring, interpretation of medical instability, and coordination of care across disciplines.
Children and adolescents may benefit from referral for specialized eating disorder medical care when there are concerns such as unexplained weight loss, poor weight gain, restrictive eating, food avoidance, binge eating, purging, dizziness, syncope, bradycardia, amenorrhea, growth disruption, or increasing family concern around eating behaviors.
Early medical assessment can help clarify severity, identify complications, and guide next steps in care.
