Pediatricians can be gotten at any point in time and this can also be based on advice from your doctor. However, it is advisable to start looking for a pediatrician for your new baby three months before you are due. Ask for recommendations or referrals from family members or friends or do your research on the subject too. You can also use the ‘Find A Pediatrician’ tool on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) website. Select someone you’re comfortable with and who is well experienced and qualified.

There are different types of pediatricians and this is based on the different specialties in the pediatric field. The main types include Critical care pediatricians, Developmental behavioral pediatricians, Adolescence medicine specialists, Pediatric oncologists, Pediatric cardiologists, Child abuse pediatricians, and Pediatric rheumatologist

Pediatricians are not specialized in the area of surgery, however, they collaborate with pediatric surgeons and other physicians to come up with treatment strategies for children. Pediatric surgeons are the ones capable of performing surgeries on children.

A pediatrician is a medical doctor who treats babies, children, and young adults. They diagnose and treat a wide range of children’s illnesses from small ones to even more serious ones. They manage the physical, behavioral, and mental care of children from birth till age 18.