Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine & Lead Physician, Eating Disorders
Heather Needham, MD, MPH is board certified in pediatrics and adolescent medicine returned to her alma mater in November 2018 to join USC Student Health’s team of primary care physicians.
Dr. Needham, who earned her medical degree at Keck School of Medicine of USC, returns to Los Angeles after completing an Adolescent Medicine Fellowship and practicing adolescent & young adult medicine at Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine.
She also earned her Master of Public Health with an emphasis on health education and health promotion from the University of Texas. She cares deeply about creating a safe, confidential space for her patients and helping young people manage health and life issues as they transition into adulthood.
Dr. Needham loves to snowboard or do anything outside. She enjoys working with young adults and being able to help them make informed decisions as they become more responsible for their own health care.
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