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Who is who?

Baby Doctor

Audiologist: a medical professional who is specially trained to detect, diagnose, and treat individuals with impaired hearing. Cardiac surgeon: who specializes in performing surgery on the heart.

Cardiologist: doctor who specializes in the heart and circulation of blood

Gastroenterologist: who specializes in the treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders.

Geneticist: Who studies birth defects and their causes.

Hematologist: who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of blood problems.

Occupational Therapist (OT): person who treats problems involving the use of muscles, also may work with babies who have trouble eating.

Ophthalmologist: doctor who specializes in eye problems

Orthopedist: doctor who specializes in bone problems.

Physical Therapist (PT): person who treats feeding problems and problems of the muscles.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP): a RN who has special training in the care of critically ill babies.

Neonatologist: baby doctor (pediatrician) who has specialized training in the care of premature infants or critically ill newborns

Neurologist: who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of brain and nervous system disorders.

Neurosurgeon: who specializes in surgery on the brain and nervous system.

Pediatric cardiologist: who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of heart problems in children.

Pediatric surgeon: who specializes in performing surgery on newborns and children.

Pulmonologist: who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of certain lung conditions.

Resident: doctor in training after medical school

Respiratory therapists: medical professionals who are trained, certified, and registered to set up, calibrate, monitor, and supervise the use of respiratory equipment.

Urologist: who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections.

 

 
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