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also pediatrists
as in physicians
a medical professional who treats babies and children
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Recent Examples of pediatricians
Parents and pediatricians can advocate for child pedestrian safety by supporting and encouraging community programs with resources offered through organizations such as Safe Routes to School.
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Dr. Phyllis Agran, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Measles crept into Utah and Arizona in June, with reports trickling into local health departments of patients coming to doctors and saying their children had just recovered from full-body rashes, and parents telling pediatricians that their whole family had just recovered from measles.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Among those filing lawsuits were radiologists, anesthesiologists, eye doctors, podiatrists, allergists, and pediatricians.
—Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Takagishi says pediatricians across the state are seeing more parents who refuse to have their young children vaccinated.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Conversations with pediatricians suggest additional Hib cases are occurring and causing severe illness.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
The investigator also provided affidavits from child abuse pediatricians at Cook Children's and from a gastroenterologist at Children's Medical Center Dallas.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Parents couldn’t afford the vaccines given at pediatricians’ offices.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
The goal is to help primary care physicians, pediatricians and family practice doctors get better at identifying and helping people struggling with mental illness and substance abuse.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Dr. Phyllis Agran, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Measles crept into Utah and Arizona in June, with reports trickling into local health departments of patients coming to doctors and saying their children had just recovered from full-body rashes, and parents telling pediatricians that their whole family had just recovered from measles.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Among those filing lawsuits were radiologists, anesthesiologists, eye doctors, podiatrists, allergists, and pediatricians.
—Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Takagishi says pediatricians across the state are seeing more parents who refuse to have their young children vaccinated.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Conversations with pediatricians suggest additional Hib cases are occurring and causing severe illness.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
The investigator also provided affidavits from child abuse pediatricians at Cook Children's and from a gastroenterologist at Children's Medical Center Dallas.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Parents couldn’t afford the vaccines given at pediatricians’ offices.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 19 Mar. 2026
The goal is to help primary care physicians, pediatricians and family practice doctors get better at identifying and helping people struggling with mental illness and substance abuse.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pediatricians
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Because what most directly punishes American physicians for seeking mental health care sits on a state medical licensure application.—
Frances Mei Hardin,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
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LPNs play a critical role by delivering day-to-day care, working closely with RNs and physicians to ensure continuity and consistency.—
Dawn Chery-Mangine,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Those decisions belong to patients and families, with guidance from their doctors.—
Kathi Rigby,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Despite a viral online claim, scientists and doctors have repeatedly said the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin is not a proven treatment.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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In a notice published Thursday in the Federal Register, HHS is asking for nominations of new members, encouraging anesthesiologists, cardiologists, oncologists, radiologists, obstetricians and other specialists to apply.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, certified nurse-midwives deliver babies and provide prenatal and postpartum care, especially in areas where there are few obstetricians.—
Kymberlee Montgomery,
The Conversation,
7 Jan. 2026
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The practice’s board‑certified ophthalmologists and experienced optometrists bring more than 75 years of combined professional experience and have performed over 18,000 major ophthalmic surgeries and laser procedures, utilizing current surgical and laser techniques.—
Community's Choice Awards,
jsonline.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Located in Oklahoma City near the OU Health Sciences Center, Dean McGee Eye Institute also conducts vision research and trains future ophthalmologists through its residency and fellowship programs.—
Community's Choice Awards,
Oklahoman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Hoka’s Bondi sneakers are another recommendation that’s backed by not one, but two podiatrists.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Walking shoeless on varied surfaces also may contribute to emotional well-being and overall foot health, according to podiatrists and barefoot enthusiasts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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That also assist pathologists with autopsies as needed.—
Noah Daly
May 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2026
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That would save nearly $16 million in the next fiscal year for plumbers, electricians, teachers, speech and language pathologists, and others.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pediatricians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pediatricians. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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