Pediatricians are medical doctors who specialize in the care of children.
Pediatricians can treat children with any type of problem, or they may specialize in specific areas, such as:
* Adolescent medicine (conditions and diseases common to teenagers).
* Cardiology (diseases and conditions of the heart and blood vessels).
* Developmental disorders (behavior, communication, and mental disorders in children).
* Endocrinology (diseases of the endocrine glands, which regulate hormones).
* Gastroenterology (diseases of the digestive system).
* Infectious disease (complex infections).
* Nephrology (diseases of the kidney and urinary system).
* Oncology (cancer).
Pediatricians can be board-certified through the Board of Pediatrics, which is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
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