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also pediatrist
as in doctor
a medical professional who treats babies and children
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Recent Examples of pediatrician
Among those filing lawsuits were radiologists, anesthesiologists, eye doctors, podiatrists, allergists, and pediatricians.
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Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Florida pediatricians, however, acknowledge that there are parents who cannot be convinced to vaccinate their young children.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
His older brother, Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, a pediatrician and AIDS activist who served as health minister for Nigeria, spread the word that Fela's death was AIDS-related.
—Ian Brennan, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
The mother took the boys to a pediatrician.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Florida pediatricians, however, acknowledge that there are parents who cannot be convinced to vaccinate their young children.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
His older brother, Olikoye Ransome-Kuti, a pediatrician and AIDS activist who served as health minister for Nigeria, spread the word that Fela's death was AIDS-related.
—Ian Brennan, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
The mother took the boys to a pediatrician.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pediatrician
Noun
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The group contains multiple doctors and lawyers.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Charlotte Observer spoke to North Carolina doctors about how to mitigate your colon cancer risk by eating less red meat, less ultraprocessed food and more fiber.—
Eva Flowe
April 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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Based on that, many physicians felt that the benefits did not outweigh the risks, including potential harm from surgery.—
Caleb Hellerman,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Rivard, who’s also an emergency response physician, believes organic is essential for restoring both soil and human health.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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So read the ad for Freud’s first foray into private practice as a neurologist.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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She just got cleared by the neurologist.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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Michael Rose is an internist and pediatrician at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine investigating ways to improve HIV treatment and prevention.—
Michael Rose,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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There are important cultural differences between an internist struggling to treat patients in a private-equity conglomerate and a John Deere machinist on strike because of layoffs.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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In a notice published Thursday in the Federal Register, HHS is asking for nominations of new members, encouraging anesthesiologists, cardiologists, oncologists, radiologists, obstetricians and other specialists to apply.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2026
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Fatima Naqvi, a New Jersey obstetrician and gynecologist at Atlantic Health and certified menopause provider, says simply including a menopause story line is a good start.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, health providers in several countries told CNN that birth control services are often integrated with other medical work, like HIV-AIDS prevention and obstetrician-gynecologist care, which have also been impacted because of the cuts.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Cluck, a former obstetrician-gynecologist, was elected to two terms on the Arlington City Council before serving as mayor for 12 years, from 2003 until 2015.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
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After consulting her ophthalmologist, who brushed off her symptoms, Inaba met with a rheumatologist who directed her to a Sjogren’s specialist.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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After contacting her pediatrician, she was referred to an ophthalmologist, with an appointment scheduled for December.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Therabody has named its first chief dermatologist.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
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But smoothing the appearance of fine lines around your eyes does not require a 12-step regimen or an appointment at the dermatologist’s office.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Pediatrician.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pediatrician. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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