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
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These are common problems for low- and moderate-income patients, said Aparna Bole, a pediatrician and senior consultant in the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity at the Federal Department of Health and Human Services.
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Martha Bebinger, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
Eye care professionals can also explore community leadership initiatives, such as partnerships with pediatricians to create a comprehensive care network that benefits all stakeholders.
—Dr Chibuzor Uwadi, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Padma Swamy is a pediatrician, resident of Columbia, Maryland, and member of the nonprofit Moms Clean Air Force.
—Padma Swamy, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
Treatment moved swiftly; even their standard pediatrician is able to provide the necessary care and medication.
—The Editors, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024
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Martha Bebinger, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
Eye care professionals can also explore community leadership initiatives, such as partnerships with pediatricians to create a comprehensive care network that benefits all stakeholders.
—Dr Chibuzor Uwadi, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Padma Swamy is a pediatrician, resident of Columbia, Maryland, and member of the nonprofit Moms Clean Air Force.
—Padma Swamy, Baltimore Sun, 2 Dec. 2024
Treatment moved swiftly; even their standard pediatrician is able to provide the necessary care and medication.
—The Editors, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Pediatrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pediatrician. Accessed 21 Dec. 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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