Susan Michelle Yussman, M.D., M.P.H.

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Contact

University of Rochester
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 690
Rochester, New York 14642

Office: 585 273-4912

Fax: 585 242-9733

Portrait

Dr. Yussman's research focuses on: 1) the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) by adolescents and 2) obesity and eating disorder prevention and interventions in primary care practice, and 3)teens with special health care needs access to medical care. Her studies have included secondary analyses of nationally representative data, as well as primary data collection via the internet.

As the Medical Director of Threshold Center for Alternative Youth Services, Dr. Yussman collaborates with researchers on adolescent immunization practices, sexually transmitted infection prevention, and asset building.

Specialty

Adolescent Medicine

Current Appointments

Education
MPH Public Health University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 2003
MD Medicine University of Louisville School of Medicine 1997
BA English Literature Washington University 1993
Post-Doctoral Training & Residency
Leadership Education in Adolescent Health (LEAH) Fellowship, Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 2001 - 2002
Adolescent Medicine Fellowship, Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY 2000 - 2003
Residency in Pediatrics, Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, OR 1997 - 2000
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine 2003 - 2010
American Board of Pediatrics 2000 - 2014
Recent Journal Articles
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Wilson KM, Klein JD, Sesselberg TS, Yussman SM, Markow DB, Green AE, West JC, Gray NJ. "Use of complementary medicine and dietary supplements among U.S. adolescents". Journal of Adolescent Health 38 (2006): 385-394.
Yussman SM; Wilson KM; Klein JD. "Herbal products and their association with substance use in adolescents." The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine. 2006; 38(4):395-400.
Klein JD; Wilson KM; Sesselberg TS; Gray NJ; Yussman S; West J. "Adolescents' knowledge of and beliefs about herbs and dietary supplements: a qualitative study." The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine. 2005; 37(5):409.
Yussman SM; Ryan SA; Auinger P; Weitzman M. "Visits to complementary and alternative medicine providers by children and adolescents in the United States." Ambulatory pediatrics : the official journal of the Ambulatory Pediatric Association. 2004; 4(5):429-35.