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also pediatrist
as in doctor
a medical professional who treats babies and children
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Recent Examples of pediatrician
Call a healthcare provider or pediatrician if their acne has lasted for months.
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Here are some ways pediatricians and other healthcare providers recommend preventing RSV.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
One doctor in Georgia, which has among the lowest vaccination rates, said that the lower rates may be because some families lack access to a pediatrician, but said state policies on exemptions are also key.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2025
His women looking for love range from aged 21 to 31 and hail from Puerto Rico, Canada, Texas and New York, among other locations, with their professions ranging from pediatrician, venture capitalist and boxing trainer to social media manager.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
Here are some ways pediatricians and other healthcare providers recommend preventing RSV.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 17 Jan. 2025
One doctor in Georgia, which has among the lowest vaccination rates, said that the lower rates may be because some families lack access to a pediatrician, but said state policies on exemptions are also key.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2025
His women looking for love range from aged 21 to 31 and hail from Puerto Rico, Canada, Texas and New York, among other locations, with their professions ranging from pediatrician, venture capitalist and boxing trainer to social media manager.
—Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pediatrician
Noun
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Monica’s most impactful relationship on the show was with fellow doctor Alan Quartermaine, played by the late Stuart Damon.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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After a doctor ordered a COVID-19 test, Grendell allegedly threatened to hold the mother in contempt of court.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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The town's recruitment campaign has drawn a lot of interest from nurse practitioners, but few primary care physicians have applied for the position.—
Daniel Chang,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Louisiana physicians are also delaying treatment of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy out of fear of breaking the law.—
Kerry Meagher,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Where to Seek Help for Night Terrors In cases where night terrors appear to be linked to underlying anxiety, trauma, or other psychological factors, Dr. Khan recommends talking to a specialist, such as a neurologist, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, or a therapist specializing in children.—
Arielle Tschinkel,
Parents,
12 Feb. 2025
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Gibson claimed that she was given the diagnosis in 2009 by an immunologist and neurologist who ran a series of tests during a home visit.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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In a case related to fibromyalgia, the opinion of Dr. James Bress, an internist, carried more weight with an insurer than the patient’s rheumatologist at the Mayo Clinic.—
Natalie Eilbert,
Journal Sentinel,
19 Dec. 2024
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An internist by training, Dr. Weldon served seven terms in Congress, representing a district on Florida’s central east coast, before returning to his medical practice.—
Emily Anthes,
New York Times,
25 Nov. 2024
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The obstetricians who sued said there is an undercurrent of fear when working with someone with pregnancy complications.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
17 Oct. 2024
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Almost all obstetricians will go their entire careers without ever seeing a single case.—
Katie Hafner,
Scientific American,
19 Sep. 2024
Noun
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If a referral is needed, ask your regular healthcare provider, such as a family practitioner, primary care provider, or, in some cases, a gynecologist.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
25 Nov. 2024
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Obstetricians and gynecologists took the top spot for the highest-paying job across the nation with a median salary of $239,200.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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Patients who have chronic health issues, such as diabetes, might be under the care of an endocrinologist but also a primary care physician, cardiologist and an ophthalmologist.—
Shakeel Ahmed,
Forbes,
3 Sep. 2024
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An international team of ophthalmologists—eye scientists—analyzed pictures of the retinas of more than 45,000 people.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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In Chicago, one urologist began replacing people’s testicles, including his own, with those of younger men.—
Joe Kloc,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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In 2017, a 79-year-old man was sentenced to life plus a decade in prison for fatally shooting his urologist.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Pediatrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pediatrician. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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