Rager recognized by Lifelines Counseling Services
“We truly appreciate Dr. Rager's dedication to adolescent health and to the well-being of our community,” said Benjamin Estrada, M.D., professor and interim chair of pediatrics for USA Health.
By Casandra Andrews
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Kristin Rager, M.D., MPH, FAAP, FSAHM, who serves as chief of adolescent medicine at USA Health Pediatrics and a professor of pediatrics at the Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine, was recently recognized by Lifelines Counseling Services for her work with teenagers and young adults.
After working in private practice in Nashville, Tennessee, Rager moved to Mobile in 2024 to join USA Health. July marked one year of her seeing patients on the Gulf Coast.
Chandra Brown Stewart, executive director at Lifelines Counseling Services, said Rager was honored “because of her commitment to providing holistic care to youth in our community.” After attending an open house at Lifelines last year, the adolescent health physician began sending referrals for those who need mental health support. “We’ve used a collaborative approach to ensure our young people and their families receive the support they need,” Stewart said.
Benjamin Estrada, M.D., FAAP, FPIDS, assistant dean for medical education and professor and interim chair of pediatrics for USA Health, said he is incredibly proud of the work Rager is performing in the community.
"In addition to this well-deserved honor,” Estrada said, “she continues to make a meaningful impact in our community through her growing involvement in school health initiatives and other youth-focused programs. We truly appreciate Dr. Rager's dedication to adolescent health and to the well-being of those who live here."
Rager is double board certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics in pediatrics and adolescent medicine. Rager was elected as a fellow of the academy in 2015.
“I truly believe that the time between being a child and becoming an adult is the most significant time in our lives,” Rager said. “There are so many choices that we are faced with that can affect our future health, happiness, and success. The choices teens and young adults are faced with daily may have a ripple effect for their whole lives.”
Rager earned her medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine and completed an internship and residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston and a fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. She sees patients at USA Health Adolescent and Young Adult Health, 4300 Old Shell Road in Mobile. For an appointment, call 251-634-4589.
