PEDIATRIC SURGEON
A Pediatric surgeon is a medical professional who specializes in providing medical care to children. While general surgeons are fully qualified to operate on young patients, pediatric surgeons have special training in the surgical procedures that concern a child during their early development. The best course of treatment for a child can be provided through the collaboration of pediatric surgeons, neonatal specialists, pediatricians, and family.
What do they do?
Pediatricians are primarily concerned with the physical, mental and emotional care for their patients. This pertains to the health of infants, children and teenagers. They often perform diagnostic tests to attain enough information on the patient's medical condition so treatments, therapies, medications and vaccinations can be administered to treat illness, disorders or injuries. They also treat children who are suffering from minor injuries, acute and chronic health problems, and physiological and psychological growth and developmental concerns.
Workplace:
Pediatricians can work in a number of environments, such as hospitals, private-practice offices, health maintenance organizations, community health centers, public health clinics, schools, or the government. Pediatric Surgeons tend to work for a health professional group as opposed to a solo practice. In a typical setting, pediatricians enjoy a pleasant working environment that can be appealing to children. Offices and rooms are mainly equipped with children's books, toys and activities to occupy children during waiting periods or distract them when undergoing painful procedures. The utmost patience must be exercised when dealing with children. They are often restless, uncooperative and commonly afraid of medical equipment and tools. Patience is an invaluable skill in pediatrics.
What do they do?
Pediatricians are primarily concerned with the physical, mental and emotional care for their patients. This pertains to the health of infants, children and teenagers. They often perform diagnostic tests to attain enough information on the patient's medical condition so treatments, therapies, medications and vaccinations can be administered to treat illness, disorders or injuries. They also treat children who are suffering from minor injuries, acute and chronic health problems, and physiological and psychological growth and developmental concerns.
Workplace:
Pediatricians can work in a number of environments, such as hospitals, private-practice offices, health maintenance organizations, community health centers, public health clinics, schools, or the government. Pediatric Surgeons tend to work for a health professional group as opposed to a solo practice. In a typical setting, pediatricians enjoy a pleasant working environment that can be appealing to children. Offices and rooms are mainly equipped with children's books, toys and activities to occupy children during waiting periods or distract them when undergoing painful procedures. The utmost patience must be exercised when dealing with children. They are often restless, uncooperative and commonly afraid of medical equipment and tools. Patience is an invaluable skill in pediatrics.