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Tweening. Teening. Young Adulting.

Growing up deserves its own kind of healthcare.

From middle school through college, healthcare should grow with you.

Membership: $325/month per child, with sibling discounts and a 10% annual prepayment option.

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Illustration of Dr. Lulu® in her white coat with four young people, a tree and the Atlanta skyline, above the words Dr. Lulu®’s Adolescent & Young Adult Clinic, LLC. Because growing up is also part of your healthcare.

Welcome to Dr. Lulu®’s Adolescent & Young Adult Clinic, a membership-based pediatric practice where medical care, growing-up guidance, and parent partnership come together.

Here, young people have more than a pediatrician.

They have a physician who listens, a certified life coach who helps them navigate life's transitions, and a trusted guide who walks alongside them and their parents as they grow.

One membership. Three pillars. A medical home designed for growing up.

  • Medical Home
  • Growing Up Care™
  • Parent Partnership

Because growing up is also part of your healthcare.

Dr. Lulu®, founder of Dr. Lulu®’s Adolescent & Young Adult Clinic in Atlanta, smiling with her hands together in a bright floral dress

Why I Created This Clinic

We expect young people to take charge of their health. But who's teaching them how?

My name is Dr. Lulu®.

After more than 35 years as a pediatrician, I've noticed something that continues to concern me.

Many young people are growing up without being taught how to understand and participate in their own healthcare.

They may not know why their doctor asks certain questions during a physical examination. They may not know the names of their medications, how those medications work, or which symptoms mean it's time to ask for help.

And when I ask them questions about their own health, many instinctively look to their parents to answer.

At the same time, I've met loving parents who carry nearly all the responsibility for managing their children's healthcare.

They remember the medications, schedule the appointments, communicate with the doctors, and keep track of the symptoms.

But what happens when those young people leave for college?

What happens when they're expected to manage their health independently?

Turning 18 doesn't magically teach someone how to become their own healthcare advocate.

Those skills must be learned, practiced, and developed over time.

That's why I created Dr. Lulu®’s Adolescent & Young Adult Clinic.

I wanted to bring together personalized medical care, intentional growing-up guidance, and meaningful partnership with parents.

Not to ask children to make adult decisions before they're ready.

But to help them gradually understand their bodies, recognize their needs, speak up for themselves, and know when to ask for help.

And to help parents move from doing everything for their children to increasingly doing things with them.

Because growing independence doesn't mean growing apart.

It means preparing young people for the responsibilities ahead, together.

From “Mom, make my appointment” to “Mom, I got it.”

That's the journey this practice is designed to support.

Because growing up is also part of your healthcare.

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Three Pillars. One Medical Home.

Your young person's health is more than a collection of symptoms, diagnoses, and test results.

At Dr. Lulu®’s Adolescent & Young Adult Clinic, our Medical Home is built around personalized primary care, longer appointments, and an ongoing relationship with a pediatrician who takes the time to listen.

Whether your child needs an annual wellness examination, help managing asthma or ADHD, an evaluation for a new symptom, or guidance about a health concern, we're here to provide thoughtful, individualized care.

And because young people are learning to become their own healthcare advocates, we don't simply explain their care to their parents.

We help them understand their care, too.

What's included in your Medical Home?

Care that Grows with Them

From middle school through high school and into young adulthood, our goal is to provide a consistent, trusted healthcare relationship as patients learn to advocate for themselves and manage their own care.

From “Mom, please make my appointment” to “Mom, I got it.”

Comprehensive Wellness Visits

A 60-minute annual wellness examination that looks beyond height, weight, and vital signs.

We discuss physical health, emotional well-being, development, preventive care, and the questions that matter to your young person.

We also help patients understand what happens during a physical examination, why different assessments are recommended, and how to participate in their own care.

Sick Visits and Medical Follow-Ups

Care for common illnesses, new symptoms, minor injuries, and ongoing health concerns.

Appointments are generally scheduled in 30- or 60-minute blocks, depending on the concern and clinical needs.

Chronic Condition Management

Ongoing primary care for conditions such as:

  • Asthma
  • ADHD
  • Seasonal allergies and other common allergic conditions
  • Eczema
  • Other common pediatric and adolescent health concerns

We help young people understand their diagnoses, recognize symptoms, use medications correctly, and know when to seek medical attention.

Emotional and Mental Health Support

Evaluation and primary-care management of concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, and attention difficulties, when appropriate.

We work collaboratively with therapists, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals when specialty care is needed.

Our goal is coordinated care that recognizes the connection between physical health, emotional well-being, and everyday life.

Laboratory Tests, Imaging, and Results

When medically indicated, we can order laboratory studies and imaging, including X-rays.

We review results, explain what they mean, discuss next steps, and coordinate follow-up care.

Outside laboratory, imaging, and other third-party charges are billed separately and are not included in the membership fee.

Medication Guidance and Management

Prescribing and monitoring medications within pediatric primary care, including appropriate follow-up for effectiveness and side effects.

Just as importantly, we teach young people what their medications are for, how to use them correctly, and when to ask questions or seek help.

Referrals and Care Coordination

When your young person needs a specialist, we help coordinate appropriate referrals and incorporate specialist recommendations into their ongoing care.

Telehealth When Appropriate

Some concerns can be managed through virtual visits, helping maintain continuity during busy school schedules and college transitions.

Telehealth availability depends on clinical appropriateness and the patient's location.

Sports, School, and College Health Needs

Appropriate sports participation examinations, school and college health assessments, and routine medical documentation within the scope of the practice.

More Than Treating Symptoms

We want young people to leave appointments knowing more than when they arrived.

  • What is happening in my body?
  • What does this medication do?
  • How will I know if I'm getting better?
  • When should I call my doctor?
  • What can I do to take better care of myself?

These questions are part of healthcare, too.

Because understanding your health is the beginning of taking ownership of it.

What Our Medical Home Does Not Replace

Our practice is not an emergency department, an urgent-care center operating around the clock, or a substitute for specialized psychiatric or other specialty treatment when needed.

Our clinic does not administer vaccines. We provide immunization counseling and direct families to appropriate vaccination providers.

Our members will receive clear guidance about appointment scheduling, communication, and accessing care outside regular clinic hours.

Additional clinical details: Dr. Lulu® is a pediatrician and certified life coach, not a psychiatrist or psychotherapist. The clinic provides appropriate primary-care evaluation and management of common emotional and mental health concerns and coordinates specialty care when needed.

School, sports, and college documentation may include appropriate medication authorization forms, school letters, and medical care plans when clinically indicated and within the practice’s scope. Specific included forms are defined in the membership agreement.

LGBTQIA+-Affirming Care

A place to be yourself. A doctor who listens.

Every young person deserves healthcare where they are treated with dignity, respect, and care. Our clinic welcomes LGBTQIA+ tweens, teens, young adults, and families of all identities and family structures.

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Affirming care begins with listening. It means using the names and pronouns young people ask us to use, taking their questions seriously, and creating room for honest conversations about bodies, identity, relationships, sexual health, and emotional well-being.

Growing up can involve exploring or understanding gender identity, romantic attraction, sexuality, and relationships. These experiences unfold differently for every young person; there is no single timeline or expectation. We provide developmentally appropriate guidance without assumptions or judgment.

We partner with parents and caregivers while respecting age-appropriate confidentiality and applicable privacy laws. We help families navigate questions and conversations with compassion, accurate information, and attention to each young person’s well-being.

LGBTQIA+-affirming primary care is part of our whole-person approach. It is not defined by any one medication or treatment. When needs extend beyond our scope, we coordinate with appropriately qualified specialists and other members of the care team.

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Membership & Pricing

More than appointments. A medical home for growing up.

At Dr. Lulu®’s Adolescent & Young Adult Clinic, LLC, healthcare is built around relationships, continuity, and the changing needs of tweens, teens, and young adults.

Our membership model allows us to focus on getting to know each patient—not just seeing them when something goes wrong.

Every membership brings together our three pillars of care:

  • Medical Home: Personalized primary care for your growing young person.
  • Growing Up Care™: Support for the physical, emotional, and developmental changes of adolescence and young adulthood, including access to Dr. Lulu® as both a pediatrician and a certified life coach.
  • Parent Partnership: Guidance for parents and caregivers as young people develop confidence, autonomy, and responsibility for their health.

Monthly membership

Family enrollment

First child

$325

Monthly

$3,510Annual prepaid (10% off)

Second child

$300

Monthly

$3,240Annual prepaid (10% off)

Third and each additional child

$275

Monthly

$2,970Annual prepaid (10% off)

Sibling pricing applies to children enrolled from the same family.

Membership is paid directly to the clinic. We do not bill insurance for membership fees.

Unlimited Office Visits

Your monthly membership includes unlimited medically appropriate primary care visits with Dr. Lulu® at no additional office-visit charge. Appointments are scheduled during regular clinic hours and are subject to availability.

Whether your young person needs one visit or several, there is no additional charge simply because they need to be seen again. We believe healthcare should be guided by individual needs, not by a predetermined number of visits.

Membership does not include walk-in visits, guaranteed same-day appointments, or 24/7 physician availability.

Annual Payment Savings

Families who choose to pay for a full year in advance receive an additional 10% discount on each child's annual membership fee.

This annual discount applies to every enrolled child, including those already receiving discounted sibling rates. The discounts are combined, so families receive the benefit of both sibling pricing and annual prepayment savings.

We highly recommend an initial three-month membership commitment because meaningful healthcare relationships take time to develop. This is a recommendation, not a mandatory minimum.

Your First Visit: Getting to Know You

Every young person deserves a thoughtful beginning.

Before joining Dr. Lulu®’s Adolescent & Young Adult Clinic, each prospective patient participates in a personalized, 45–60-minute consultation. This gives us time to understand their health history, developmental needs, existing healthcare relationships, and goals.

Together, we determine whether our whole-person, membership-based approach is a good fit.

Consultation fee: $165 per patient. If enrollment proceeds, the full consultation fee is applied toward the first month's membership.

Our practice provides general pediatric primary care, Growing Up Care™, and Parent Partnership. When specialty care is needed, we work collaboratively with the patient's existing healthcare team or build a care team together, while maintaining clear responsibilities and appropriate care coordination.

The Journal

Articles, insights, and practical guidance for tweens, teens, young adults, and the people raising them.

Welcome to The Journal, a place for thoughtful conversations about health, growing independence, relationships, identity, family life, and the many questions that come with growing up.

Here, Dr. Lulu® shares pediatric insight, practical education, and perspectives from decades of working with young people and families. Whether you are navigating middle school, preparing for college, or supporting a young person along the way, there is something here for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Direct Primary Care?

Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a membership-based approach to healthcare. Instead of billing insurance for routine primary care, families pay a predictable membership fee directly to the clinic. At Dr. Lulu®’s Adolescent & Young Adult Clinic, LLC, the focus is on personalized medical care, growing-up guidance, and a trusted relationship with your pediatrician.

2. What ages do you see?

Our clinic serves tweens, teens, and young adults, ages 11–23, from middle school through college graduation.

3. What does my membership include?

Membership is built around three pillars: Medical Home, Growing Up Care™, and Parent Partnership. Patients receive personalized primary care and access to Dr. Lulu® as both their pediatrician and a certified life coach, with support for their health, development, and growing independence. Specific appointment, communication, and service arrangements are explained in the membership agreement.

4. Do you accept health insurance?

No. We are a direct-pay membership practice and do not bill health insurance for any of our membership services.

5. Does my child still need health insurance?

Yes. We strongly recommend maintaining health insurance. Your clinic membership is not health insurance and does not cover services provided by outside hospitals, emergency departments, specialists, laboratories, imaging centers, or pharmacies. Health insurance helps families manage these additional expenses, subject to their plan’s coverage and benefits.

6. Is there a consultation fee before joining the clinic?

Yes. Every prospective patient begins with a personalized 45–60-minute consultation. The fee is $165 per patient. This visit allows Dr. Lulu® to learn about the young person's medical history, developmental needs, healthcare goals, and existing care team. It also gives the patient and family an opportunity to ask questions and determine whether our practice is the right fit.

If the patient enrolls, the full $165 consultation fee is credited toward their first month's membership. Enrollment is a mutual decision and is not automatic.

7. Do you provide vaccines, and what is your approach to vaccination?

We strongly recommend age-appropriate vaccinations as an important part of preventive healthcare. While we do not administer vaccines in our clinic, we help families understand recommended immunizations and connect them with vaccination providers.

We believe families deserve accurate information and the opportunity to ask questions, express concerns, and have meaningful conversations without fear of judgment or shame. Our approach is grounded in science, mutual respect, and informed decision-making.

8. What if my child needs laboratory tests?

Dr. Lulu® can order appropriate laboratory tests when medically necessary. Ordering, reviewing, and discussing results are included in your membership. Selected rapid tests may be available in the clinic. Additional testing is performed through outside laboratories, where patients can have their samples collected and use their health insurance or available self-pay options. Outside laboratory charges are completely separate from your membership fee.

9. What if my child needs an X-ray, ultrasound, MRI, or other imaging?

When imaging is medically necessary, Dr. Lulu® can order the appropriate study. Imaging is performed at outside facilities and billed separately. Insurance coverage depends on your health plan and the imaging provider.

10. What if my child needs to see a specialist?

Dr. Lulu® can recommend and coordinate referrals to specialists when needed. Specialist consultations, testing, and treatments are not included in your clinic membership. These services are billed separately by the specialist and may be covered by your health insurance, depending on your plan and the provider.

11. Can my child continue seeing their specialists?

Absolutely. Our clinic provides general pediatric primary care, Growing Up Care™, and Parent Partnership. Patients who already see specialists may continue those relationships. We collaborate with their existing healthcare teams and help coordinate care when appropriate. Our goal is to provide a consistent medical home, not replace necessary specialty services.

12. Do you offer telehealth?

Yes. Telehealth is part of our approach to providing convenient, continuous care when a virtual appointment is clinically appropriate. Patients must be in a location where Dr. Lulu® is legally permitted to provide telehealth services.

13. What happens if my child attends college outside Georgia?

Students attending college outside Georgia may be eligible for telehealth appointments, depending on the laws of the state where they are physically located. If telehealth is not legally permitted, students will need to establish care with a local healthcare provider while away. They may suspend their membership and resume care with Dr. Lulu® when they return to Georgia, with monthly membership arrangements available for the periods when they are home.

14. Will parents be involved in their teenager’s healthcare?

Yes. Parent Partnership is one of our three pillars. We support parents and caregivers while helping young people develop the confidence and skills to take responsibility for their health. We also respect age-appropriate confidentiality and applicable patient privacy laws. These boundaries will be explained clearly to families.

15. How much does membership cost?

Membership costs $325 per month for the first child, $300 for the second, and $275 for each additional child enrolled from the same family. Families who pay for a full year in advance receive an additional 10% discount on each child’s annual membership fee, including children already receiving sibling discounts.

16. How do appointments and communication work?

Appointments are available Monday through Thursday, including Tuesday evening telehealth. We aim to offer same-day or next-clinic-business-day appointments whenever possible, subject to availability.

Patients and families may send secure messages through our patient portal at any time. Routine messages are reviewed during clinic hours, with same-clinic-business-day responses as our goal, not a guarantee.

We do not provide 24/7 physician access or routine after-hours medical coverage. The portal is not monitored continuously and should not be used for urgent or emergency concerns. For urgent needs when the clinic is closed, seek appropriate urgent care or emergency services. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.

Please see Clinic Hours & Appointment Availability for our current founding schedule.

17. What happens if my child has a medical emergency?

Our clinic is neither an urgent care nor an emergency department. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Emergency services and hospital care are not included in your clinic membership.

18. Is there a minimum membership commitment?

We highly recommend an initial three-month membership commitment. We believe meaningful healthcare relationships take time to develop. This initial period allows us to get to know each patient, understand their individual healthcare needs, and begin building a foundation of trust, personalized care, and growing independence.

19. Can I cancel my membership?

Yes. Memberships may be canceled with 30 days’ written notice, without a cancellation penalty. Any unearned prepaid membership fees will be refunded in accordance with Georgia law. Full cancellation and refund terms will be outlined in your written membership agreement.

20. How do we join?

Start by joining our Wait List. We’ll share information about enrollment, availability, and next steps as the clinic prepares to welcome patients.

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Contact Us

We'd love to hear from you!

Whether you're exploring membership for your tween, teen, or young adult, or simply want to learn more about our approach to care, we welcome your interest.

Clinic Hours & Appointment Availability

Our Founding Clinic Schedule

  • Monday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — In-person clinic
  • Tuesday: 6:00–9:00 PM — Telehealth appointments only
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — In-person clinic
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM — In-person clinic
  • Friday: Closed
  • Selected Saturdays: Scheduled Growing Up Care™ and Parent Partnership workshops only
  • Sunday: Closed

On Mondays and Wednesdays, patient appointments are scheduled from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00–4:00 PM. Lunch is from 12:00–1:00 PM, and 4:00–5:00 PM is reserved for documentation, laboratory results, and follow-up care.

We aim to offer same-day or next-clinic-business-day appointments whenever possible, subject to availability. All appointments are scheduled in advance. In-person and telehealth visits are offered when clinically appropriate and legally permitted.

A Note About Our Founding Schedule

As we welcome our first members, our clinic hours may evolve to reflect the needs of our patients and the practice. Any changes will be communicated in advance. While our schedule may change, our commitment to personalized, whole-person care, continuity, and meaningful relationships remain unchanged.

Interested in Joining Our Practice?

We're currently welcoming families to our founding waitlist. Join the waitlist to express your interest and receive information about next steps as enrollment becomes available.

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