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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
Many pediatricians are silent, too, at least in public.
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Arthur Allen, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
For a parent who has concerns about their child’s development, families can seek a referal from their pediatrician to Early On.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Your pediatrician or mental health professional can provide a template for a plan and work with you and your child to fill it out.
—Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
That your pediatrician has an opinion on it, however, is concerning.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
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Arthur Allen, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
For a parent who has concerns about their child’s development, families can seek a referal from their pediatrician to Early On.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Your pediatrician or mental health professional can provide a template for a plan and work with you and your child to fill it out.
—Dr. Theresa T. Nguyen, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
That your pediatrician has an opinion on it, however, is concerning.
—Judith Martin, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pediatrician
Noun
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But former employees of the Food and Drug Administration, which regulates medical devices, say there’s no guarantee that the devices developed with doctor input are any safer than others.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Waiting a month to see a doctor isn't necessarily a bad thing, since most pregnancies will go on to be healthy.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Wisconsin Medical Society argued the change could cause confusion for patients, as PAs are not physicians.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The move is being welcomed by some advocates, physicians and scientists.—
NPR,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Her eldest daughter, 15-year-old Camille, has a brain lesion that causes severe epilepsy and needs to stay close to her neurologist.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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But until recently, confirming or excluding an Alzheimer’s diagnosis would require a referral to a neurologist and possibly a spinal tap or PET scan.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her Washington internist recommended this place ...—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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The risk of seizures is not a new concern, explains Elizabeth Cilenti, MD, MPH, an internist and pediatrician at Northern Virginia Family Practice Associates.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, her unit was becoming increasingly short-staffed as other obstetricians left and retired.—
Natalie Krebs,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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In France, there are 30 midwives and 11 obstetricians for every 1000 live births.—
DeAnna Taylor,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If that’s the case, her gynecologist can suggest remedies for fixing the problem.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
6 Nov. 2025
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Donna, dressed in purple jail attire, teared up as Graber, a Broward obstetrician/gynecologist and former state lawmaker, spoke.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Starting guard Reese Dixon-Waters was a full practice participant two days after missing the 77-45 victory against Long Beach State with a corneal abrasion in his eye that necessitated a trip to the emergency room followed by appointments with ophthalmologists.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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To help with medical costs as the family has juggled visits to specialists, including neurosurgeons, endocrinologists and ophthalmologists, Sargent launched a GoFundMe campaign that has raised more than $5,000.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Then, a dermatologist recommended ZORYVE, a topical, non-steroidal solution.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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If symptoms are severe or not improving, a dermatologist can recommend treatment.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Pediatrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pediatrician. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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