pediatrician
noun
pe·di·a·tri·cian
ˌpē-dē-ə-ˈtri-shən 
variants
or less commonly pediatrist
ˌpē-dē-ˈa-trist
pē-ˈdī-ə-
: a specialist in pediatrics
Examples of pediatrician in a Sentence
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Former Louisville pediatrician Stephanie Russell will be sent to federal prison after pleading guilty and admitting to stalking her ex-husband and attempting to hire someone to kill him.
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Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 2024
The independent report made for NHS England, which was led by Dr. Hilary Cass, a consultant pediatrician and former President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, said that there was insufficient long-term evidence of what happens to youth who are prescribed puberty blockers.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 18 Apr. 2024
Linda, a pediatrician, can't get enough hours to keep them afloat.
—Gabino Iglesias, NPR, 16 Apr. 2024
Her father, James Titchener, was a psychoanalyst; her mother, Antoinette (Baca) Titchener, was a pediatrician.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Editor Tip: The brand only recommends it for babies three months and older, so check with your pediatrician before using it on a newborn.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) points out that many pediatricians don’t feel equipped to address mental health concerns during their 15-minute patient visits.
—Wendy Ward, STAT, 10 Apr. 2024
As big and boisterous as our brood was, no family doctor or pediatrician ever saw our family on a regular basis.
—Dr. Sharon Malone, TIME, 9 Apr. 2024
Additionally, a pediatrician and neonatologist on our Review Board reviewed this article for medical accuracy and integrity around safe sleep practices and blanket use.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 2024
The independent report made for NHS England, which was led by Dr. Hilary Cass, a consultant pediatrician and former President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, said that there was insufficient long-term evidence of what happens to youth who are prescribed puberty blockers.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 18 Apr. 2024
Linda, a pediatrician, can't get enough hours to keep them afloat.
—Gabino Iglesias, NPR, 16 Apr. 2024
Her father, James Titchener, was a psychoanalyst; her mother, Antoinette (Baca) Titchener, was a pediatrician.
—Penelope Green, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Editor Tip: The brand only recommends it for babies three months and older, so check with your pediatrician before using it on a newborn.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 11 Apr. 2024
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) points out that many pediatricians don’t feel equipped to address mental health concerns during their 15-minute patient visits.
—Wendy Ward, STAT, 10 Apr. 2024
As big and boisterous as our brood was, no family doctor or pediatrician ever saw our family on a regular basis.
—Dr. Sharon Malone, TIME, 9 Apr. 2024
Additionally, a pediatrician and neonatologist on our Review Board reviewed this article for medical accuracy and integrity around safe sleep practices and blanket use.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Pediatrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pediatrician. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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pediatrician
noun
pe·di·a·tri·cian
ˌpēd-ē-ə-ˈtrish-ən
: a doctor who specializes in pediatrics
Medical Definition
pediatrician
noun
pe·di·a·tri·cian
variants
or chiefly British paediatrician
: a specialist in pediatrics
called also pediatrist
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