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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
The City of Trees scored highest in the health and safety category, which looked at everything from air quality, traffic fatalities and violent crime rates to public hospital rankings, infant mortality rates and pediatricians per capita.
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Sarah Linn
may 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 May 2026
Meta has also formed paid partnerships with at least a dozen doctors, including pediatricians and psychologists, to attend Screen Smart events and promote its safety features, according to the report.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
But regulation by email signature line is not an approach that deserves respect or is likely to last, just as a decision by a committee stacked with vaccine opponents may generate confusion but is not one that families, pediatricians, or insurers are likely to follow.
—Joshua M. Sharfstein, STAT, 16 May 2026
The new clinic will also be a training cite for residents from Emory University School of Medicine and Morehouse School of Medicine, giving the next generation of pediatricians hands-on experience.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Recess may look like downtime, but pediatricians say cutting it could cost kids far more than a few minutes on the playground.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
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.
—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
Sarah Linn
may 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 May 2026
Meta has also formed paid partnerships with at least a dozen doctors, including pediatricians and psychologists, to attend Screen Smart events and promote its safety features, according to the report.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
But regulation by email signature line is not an approach that deserves respect or is likely to last, just as a decision by a committee stacked with vaccine opponents may generate confusion but is not one that families, pediatricians, or insurers are likely to follow.
—Joshua M. Sharfstein, STAT, 16 May 2026
The new clinic will also be a training cite for residents from Emory University School of Medicine and Morehouse School of Medicine, giving the next generation of pediatricians hands-on experience.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Recess may look like downtime, but pediatricians say cutting it could cost kids far more than a few minutes on the playground.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pediatricians
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Emergency physicians do not control inpatient staffing, discharge bottlenecks, rehabilitation placement delays, or bed availability, yet emergency departments absorb the consequences when hospitals operate beyond capacity.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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According to the outlet, the procedure has only been performed six other times by Vanderbilt physicians.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Trump has undergone four medical checkups in 13 months, prompting questions about the frequency of his visits, the types of tests being performed and what doctors are looking for.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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These doctors are independent, but come together in what’s called an independent physician association to jointly contract with health insurance companies.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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In a notice published last month in the Federal Register, HHS encouraged specialists such as anesthesiologists, cardiologists, oncologists, radiologists and obstetricians to consider serving.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
20 May 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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After all, ophthalmologists in the United States have an average take-home pay exceeding $400,000 per year.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
20 May 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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Vionic is another shoe brand that podiatrists swear by because each style perfectly toes the line between fashion and function.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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The Italian Leather Lug Sole Fisherman Sandals, however, boast a visible arch contour, a midsole thickness, adjustable straps, and shock-absorbing ortholite insoles—all of which are reasons why both podiatrists approve.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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In it, the pathologists described what steps the doctors and nurses took to try to save the babies.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
18 May 2026
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That also assist pathologists with autopsies as needed.—
Noah Daly
May 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pediatricians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pediatricians. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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