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Pediatrician

A physician whose specialty training focuses on caring for children from birth through adolescence.

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What to look for in baby doctor

What to look for in baby doctor

Start with infant-specific qualifications A baby doctor should have training and clinical experience appropriate for infants. In many settings, this means a pediatrician, a physician whose specialty training focuses on children from birth through adolescence. A family physician may also provide excellent infant primary care, particularly when the clinician routinely sees newborns and has a […]