There are many specialist in the medical field that you are important for you and your baby to become acquainted with. I have prepared a list of the most common health-care professionals that I have had the opportunity to become more familiar with their practices for the continued well being of the medically fragile infants I have cared for over the years.
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 and Cardiac surgeon: A doctor who specializes in the heart and circulation of blood and also performs surgery on the heart.
Gastroenterologist: A doctor who specializes in the treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders.
Geneticist: A Specialist 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: A doctor who specializes in eye problems
Orthopedist: A 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: A baby doctor (pediatrician) who has specialized training in the care of premature infants or critically ill newborns
Neurologist: A doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of brain and nervous system disorders.
Neurosurgeon: A doctor who specializes in surgery on the brain and nervous system.
Pediatric cardiologist: A doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of heart problems in children.
Pediatric surgeon: A doctor who specializes in performing surgery on newborns and children.
Pulmonologist: A doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of certain lung conditions.
Resident: A doctor in training after medical school, frequently used in medical school hospitals.
Respiratory therapists: Medical professionals who are trained, certified, and registered to set up, calibrate, monitor, and supervise the use of respiratory equipment.
Urologist: A doctor who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections.
