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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
Among those filing lawsuits were radiologists, anesthesiologists, eye doctors, podiatrists, allergists, and pediatricians.
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Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Florida pediatricians, however, acknowledge that there are parents who cannot be convinced to vaccinate their young children.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
His older brother, Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, a pediatrician and AIDS activist who served as health minister for Nigeria, spread the word that Fela's death was AIDS-related.
—Ian Brennan, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
The mother took the boys to a pediatrician.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Florida pediatricians, however, acknowledge that there are parents who cannot be convinced to vaccinate their young children.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
His older brother, Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, a pediatrician and AIDS activist who served as health minister for Nigeria, spread the word that Fela's death was AIDS-related.
—Ian Brennan, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
The mother took the boys to a pediatrician.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pediatrician
Noun
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The group contains multiple doctors and lawyers.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Charlotte Observer spoke to North Carolina doctors about how to mitigate your colon cancer risk by eating less red meat, less ultraprocessed food and more fiber.—
Eva Flowe
April 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Already, more than 80% of physicians are using AI tools, according to a recent survey published by the American Medical Association, mostly for lower stakes use cases like combing through medical research and documentation.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Green Tea Green tea is packed with plant compounds called catechins, which help reduce oxidative stress and inflammatory markers in the body, said Meena Malhotra, MD, ABOM, ABIM, a functional and integrative medicine physician and medical director at Heal n Cure.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
6 May 2026
Noun
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This time a neurologist ordered her immediate transfer to a hospital, the lawyer added.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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So read the ad for Freud’s first foray into private practice as a neurologist.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Michael Rose is an internist and pediatrician at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine investigating ways to improve HIV treatment and prevention.—
Michael Rose,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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There are important cultural differences between an internist struggling to treat patients in a private-equity conglomerate and a John Deere machinist on strike because of layoffs.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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In a notice published last week in the Federal Register, HHS asked for nominations of new members, encouraging anesthesiologists, cardiologists, oncologists, radiologists, obstetricians and other specialists to apply, although the members have typically been primary care doctors.—
Caleb Hellerman,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Fatima Naqvi, a New Jersey obstetrician and gynecologist at Atlantic Health and certified menopause provider, says simply including a menopause story line is a good start.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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This can mean that doctors often miss that a Black woman has started perimenopause, says Sharon Malone, an obstetrician and gynecologist, and the chief medical adviser for Alloy.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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What’s more, health providers in several countries told CNN that birth control services are often integrated with other medical work, like HIV-AIDS prevention and obstetrician-gynecologist care, which have also been impacted because of the cuts.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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For example, an endocrinologist (who manages thyroid health) may pull in an ophthalmologist (who treats eye conditions), or vice versa, to ensure the whole patient is assessed based on their individual needs.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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Government and industry sources previously indicated that Houman Hemmati, an ophthalmologist, biopharma executive, and frequent Fox News contributor, was a top candidate for the role.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
1 May 2026
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These nuances can better be worked through with the help of a dermatologist.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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Skin reactions vary, and viewers should consult a dermatologist before mixing up a batch at home.—
Ryan Brennan
May 5,
Kansas City Star,
5 May 2026
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“Pediatrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pediatrician. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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