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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
Some pediatricians’ offices delayed placing orders for the shots by months, and multiple states encountered issues when trying to order them through the VFC program.
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
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.
—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
Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 June 2026
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.
—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
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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Likewise, Tri-City has already begun using its powers as a public health care district to recruit additional obstetricians to the area.—
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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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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The frequent flyer revealed that her two favorite sneakers are from New Balance, the brand that podiatrists and nurses swear by.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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That’s why podiatrists frequently recommend Vionic shoes, which are constructed with arch support, cushioning, and stability in mind.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
5 June 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
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International clinicians and public health professionals deploy to support them, not replace them.—
Krutika Kuppalli,
STAT,
5 June 2026
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Why No Single Test Tells the Whole Story Medscape offers a comprehensive look at how clinicians evaluate insulin resistance, and the key takeaway is that no single lab result is definitive.—
Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
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In between, Tribeca will pulse with documentaries on Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, guitarist Peter Frampton, Israeli singer Noga Erez, rap trio The Lox, drummer Travis Barker, and concert docs with Katy Perry and Mumford & Sons.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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Amazon Prime Video is among the better streaming services for finding high-quality documentaries, from illuminating Oscar nominees like Super Size Me (2024) to celebrity bio-docs like Val (2021) and Lucy and Desi (2022).—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pediatricians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pediatricians. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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