pediatrician

noun

pe·di·a·tri·cian ˌpē-dē-ə-ˈtri-shən

variants or less commonly pediatrist

ˌpē-dē-ˈa-trist

pē-ˈdī-ə-

Synonyms of pediatrician next

: a specialist in pediatrics

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Related: Fourth candidate jumps into Manchester mayoral race At the top of the list are former four-term Governor John Lynch and his wife, Dr. Susan Lynch, a pediatrician, of Hopkinton. —

Steven Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 1 May 2023 Parents are advised to talk with pediatricians before using the hormone, which the American Academy of Pediatrics also recommends. —

Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 25 Apr. 2023 Our pediatrician came to meet Riley the day after he was born and assured us that a lot of babies go through this and that Riley would make progress and come home to us. —

Jeff Nelson, Peoplemag, 21 Apr. 2023 Dermatologists, allergists, and pediatricians all highly suggest this hypoallergenic product. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Apr. 2023 Misuse of stimulants could become more common as children face rising rates of depression, anxiety and eating disorders, said Dr. Nusheen Ameenuddin, a pediatrician at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, who was not involved in the study. —

Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 18 Apr. 2023 At the checkup, pediatricians should also ask caregivers about their tobacco habits and make recommendations. —

Jen Christensen, CNN, 17 Apr. 2023 Always be sure to check with your healthcare provider and/or pediatrician for the best advice for your child. —

Alena Hall, Verywell Health, 6 Mar. 2023 That's because a baby’s kidneys are developing in the first six months and cannot handle much water, said Dr. Hailey Nelson, a pediatrician at Valley Children’s Healthcare in California. —

Brieanna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2023 See More

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