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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
The pediatrician's review found that in February 2025, Laura took her son to Dell Children's in Woodway, near Waco.
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Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Rx Kids, led by Flint pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna, whose testing of lead in children forced state and local leaders to confront the Flint water crisis.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Her father, Jason Smith, had brought Annie’s older brother Wilson, 10, to their longtime pediatrician for a simple case of swimmer’s ear.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Someone at the pediatrician’s office suggested a bathing suit.
—Heather Grossmann, Parents, 11 Mar. 2026
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Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Rx Kids, led by Flint pediatrician Dr. Mona Hanna, whose testing of lead in children forced state and local leaders to confront the Flint water crisis.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Her father, Jason Smith, had brought Annie’s older brother Wilson, 10, to their longtime pediatrician for a simple case of swimmer’s ear.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026
Someone at the pediatrician’s office suggested a bathing suit.
—Heather Grossmann, Parents, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pediatrician
Noun
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So far, he's picked up and dropped off about ten people, taking them to anything from doctor's appointments to haircuts.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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In simpler language, doctors located the arteries feeding the prostate gland using dye injected into the blood, then partially blocked the blood flow to diminish the prostate.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Viktoria Koskenoja, an emergency medicine physician, knocked on the door then greeted her warmly, pulling up a stool across from her.—
Kate Wells,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2026
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Salvador Plasencia, a former physician who supplied ketamine to Perry in the weeks leading up to his death was sentenced to serve 30 months — about two and a half years — in prison.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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But since 2016, I've been diagnosed by the top neurologist at UCLA in Cedars.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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She was supposed to see a neurologist after a hospital stay, but the home couldn’t find one for her.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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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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At Hannah's 20-week check up, the obstetrician discovered something abnormal about Tucker's stomach and she were referred to Texas Children’s Fetal Intervention.—
Sondra Hernandez,
Houston Chronicle,
21 Mar. 2026
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In the novel, Quirke follows a trail starting with the dead young woman of the title, and some shady behavior by his own brother, Malachy, a local obstetrician, who Quirke catches changing the cause of death.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Bleeding through a tampon or pad in less than 1 hour, passing large clots, or requiring blood transfusions should prompt discussion with your gynecologist or primary care physician, ACOG advises.—
Dr. Chidimma J. Acholonu,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, my primary care doctor and gynecologist suggested my symptoms — brain fog, fatigue and cognitive changes — were caused by menopause.—
Shon Lowe,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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Deemed safe for sensitive eyes, the formula has been ophthalmologist tested and certified for sensitive skin.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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That officer sustained an orbital blowout fracture to his left eye and had to seek treatment from an ophthalmologist at Dallas’ Parkland Hospital, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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Here’s what actually belongs in a starter routine, morning and evening, based on dermatologist guidance.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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For someone noticing early volume loss or fine lines, that endorsement from a Mayo Clinic dermatologist carries real weight.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Pediatrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pediatrician. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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