pediatrist

Treats children's ailments

A pediatrist is a medical doctor specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents.

The more common term is pediatrician; pediatrist appears occasionally but sounds old-fashioned or non-native to most English speakers.

The pediatrist examined the newborn and found no abnormalities.

conditions

plantar fasciitis

Inflamed sole tissue

heel pain · ingrown toenail · athletes foot · hammertoe · flat feet · neuromas · gout · fractures · sprains · warts

anatomy

ankle

Leg-foot joint

sole · metatarsals · Achilles tendon · ligaments · plantar fascia · phalanges · tarsal · midfoot · forefoot · ball of foot

treatment

orthotics

Wearable alignment devices

taping · stretching · strengthening · rehabilitation · therapy · splint · padding · injection · debridement · wound care

podiatry

foot doctor

lower extremity

Opposites
patient age specialization

pediatristgeriatrician

Physician treating elderly patients

gerontologist · internist

Phrases
Family

pediatrician, pediatric, pediatrics, pediatricians

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