• Pediatric Surgeons
  • Health Science
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  • Pediatric Surgeons diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses, premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents. Includes all pediatric surgical specialties and subspecialties.

What do they typically do

  • Examine fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents, and diagnose health issues to determine need for intervention
  • Inform parents and guardians of child's health problems and surgical procedures through various channels, such as in-person and telecommunication systems
  • Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure
  • Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes
  • Consult with patient's other medical care specialists to determine if surgery is necessary
  • Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff
  • Describe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures to parents or guardians of the patient
  • Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk

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    Most require a graduate degree like a master's, Ph.D., M.D., or law degree.
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