A pediatrician is a doctor who provides specialist medical care to infants, children and adolescents.
Background Information
There are general as well specialist pediatricians for example pediatric cardiologists, developmental experts, pediatric gastroenterologists etc. A broad medical specialty, Pediatrics covers almost everything from general practice to children oncology. A pediatrician’s offers general health check-up including vaccinations, treatments for minor conditions and injuries. For more serious problem, he will refer you to a specialist.