About Dr. Jaime Martinez
Dr. Jaime Martinez, MD is a pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist with more than 30 years of experience in public health, medical education, and clinical care focused on adolescents and young adults. His work has centered on adolescent and young adult medicine, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and the care of marginalized youth including LGBTQ2S+ communities. moyohcs.ca+2Doximity+2
Education & training
Medical School – College of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey (now Rutgers New Jersey Medical School), MD, 1981 CPSO Registration+1
Residency – Pediatrics – Rutgers New Jersey Medical School / affiliated Children’s Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, 1981–1984 Doximity+2WebMD Doctor Directory+2
Fellowship – Adolescent Medicine – University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, 1984–1986 Doximity+1
Advanced research fellowship – Adolescent Medicine Research – Northwestern University (Center for the Study of Adolescence) and the University of Chicago, focusing on adolescent development and behavioral health research (as summarized in clinic and academic profiles). JAMA Network+3Doximity+3peelpediatrics.com+3
Throughout his career, Dr. Martinez has held academic and hospital-based positions in Chicago, including at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, where he has been involved in adolescent and young adult HIV care and research collaborations. aidschicago.org+3Doximity+3WebMD Doctor Directory+3
Certifications & professional registration
Board Certification – Pediatrics – American Board of Pediatrics Doximity+1
Board Certification – Adolescent Medicine – American Board of Pediatrics (subspecialty) peelpediatrics.com+2Everyday Health-CARE+2
Medical Licensure (USA) – Licensed to practise medicine in Illinois, with prior licensure in the District of Columbia. NPI Registry+3Doximity+3WebMD Doctor Directory+3
Ontario (CPSO) registration status
CPSO number: 122756 CPSO Registration
First certificate of registration in Ontario: Restricted certificate effective January 15, 2021 CPSO Registration
Membership status: Resigned – CPSO record lists Dr. Martinez as Inactive, with expiry and resignation effective June 2, 2024 CPSO Registration
CPSO notes that an inactive physician “is not permitted to practise medicine” in Ontario. CPSO Registration
Patients
Dr. Martinez’s clinical work has focused on:
Adolescents and young adults (including youth living with or at risk for HIV and other STIs) PubMed Central+2JAMA Network+2
Children with chronic pediatric conditions such as asthma and obesity
Youth and young adults navigating complex psychosocial factors, including stigma, poverty, and challenges related to sexual orientation or gender identity moyohcs.ca+1
His approach emphasizes confidential, developmentally appropriate care, with strong attention to mental health, risk-reduction counseling, and family or caregiver involvement when appropriate.
Clinical interests & services
Dr. Martinez’s clinical and academic interests include:
Adolescent and young adult medicine
Care of LGBTQ/2SLGBTQI+ youth and other marginalized populations moyohcs.ca+1
HIV infection in adolescents and young adults, including engagement and retention in care Doximity+2PubMed Central+2
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexual health counseling
Menstrual disorders and reproductive health in adolescents (e.g., cycle irregularities, dysmenorrhea, contraception/contraceptive counseling)
Asthma management in children and adolescents
Pediatric and adolescent obesity, lifestyle counseling, and risk-factor modification
General pediatric care, including preventive care, growth and development monitoring, and management of common childhood and adolescent conditions Vitals+3relaymd.com+3peelpediatrics.com+3
In addition to direct patient care, Dr. Martinez has contributed extensively to research on HIV, stigma, medication adherence, and behavioral interventions for youth, serving as principal investigator or co-investigator on National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded clinical studies and as a leader within the Adolescent Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions. aidschicago.org+3Doximity+3PubMed Central+3
Professional Summary
Over the course of his career, Dr. Martinez has combined front-line clinical work with academic and research roles, including leadership in federally funded, multi-site studies addressing linkage to care and health behaviors among youth living with HIV. aidschicago.org+3Doximity+3PubMed Central+3 He is recognized for his advocacy on behalf of youth and 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and for his leadership in developing and implementing programs that improve access to high-quality, youth-friendly care. moyohcs.ca+1
In Ontario, Dr. Martinez practised as a primary care pediatrician and adolescent medicine consultant at Peel Pediatrics and Associates in Brampton, where he provided pediatric and adolescent care for a wide range of medical and psychosocial concerns. relaymd.com+2peelpediatrics.com+2 His practice emphasized collaborative, non-judgmental care and close partnership with families, while maintaining a strong focus on evidence-based medicine and health equity.