*[about us]

Who We Are

  • Our mission is to provide medical care, clinical research, and support services utilizing evidence-based best practices and a youth centric model. As part of a university based program we link new knowledge with clinical care and train the next generation of healthcare providers. We emphasize a collaborative multi-disciplinary approach to understanding and addressing the diverse and unique issues facing youth. Collaboration occurs in alliance with local, state, and national networks of service providers.

History
  • The UCSD Mother Child & Adolescent HIV Program has offered comprehensive family centered care since 1996. Initially the program started by Stephen A. Spector, M.D. and Larry Friedman, M.D. as a clinic design to meet the specific needs of adolescents living with HIV.

Team


  • Larry Friedman, M.D.
    Adolescent Clinician

    Karen Loper, M.D.
    Adolescent Clinician

    Rolando Vianni, M.D.
    Pediatrics Infectious Disease

    Jennifer Blanchard, M.D.
    HIV Specialist

    Lisa Stangl, CPNP
    Nurse Practitioner


    Kim Norris RN, BSN
    Research Nurse


    Joanne Ellison, MA
    Educational Therapist

    Anthony Johnson (A.J.)
    Case Manager

    Ada Nazario, MSW
    Social Worker