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Meet the Team

Adolescent Center

Kathryn Plax, MD

Adolescent Medicine-Pediatric
Pediatrics

Sarah Garwood, MD

Adolescent Medicine-Pediatric
Pediatrics

Sarah Mermelstein, MD

Adolescent Medicine-Pediatric
Pediatrics

Lynne Sekarski

Adolescent Center Nurse

Lori Spangenberg

Adolescent Center Nurse

Arie Baker

Social Worker/Therapist

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Exceptional Clinical Care

Directions to St. Louis Children's Hospital

Preparing for Your Visit

Hospital Amenities

International Patients

Language and Interpretive Services

St. Louis Children's Hospital

Highlighted Conditions & Treatments

While You're in the Hospital

Support Services

Top Tips for Teething

How You Can Prevent Accidental Poisonings

Luke Kicks On

Become a Guardian of Childhood

Meet the Team

Adolescent Center

Kathryn Plax, MD

Sarah Garwood, MD

Sarah Mermelstein, MD

Lynne Sekarski

Lori Spangenberg

Arie Baker

Appointments

Refer a Patient

COVID-19: How We're Keeping You Safe; Important Information from BJC HealthCare

Exceptional Clinical Care

St. Louis Children's Hospital

Highlighted Conditions & Treatments

Become a Guardian of Childhood

Meet the Team

Adolescent Center

Lynne Sekarski

Lori Spangenberg

Arie Baker

Appointments

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