What Are the Benefits of Pediatricians?

Pediatricians are doctors who specialize in providing medical care and preventive maintenance for children of various ages. The detailed nature of their training provides a number of benefits for overall childhood health.

Training

• In addition to medical school, pediatricians must complete three years of specialized training, according to the Nemours Foundation. Roughly 40 percent of certified pediatricians then pursue further training in subspecialties such as emergency medicine or neonatal care.

General Benefits

• A pediatrician may treat any child below the age of 21, including infants, young children, adolescents and young adults, according to the Ohio State University Medical Center (OSUMC). General aims of pediatric practice include promotion of healthy life choices, reduction of infant mortality and relief of chronic conditions.

Treatment Benefits

• The OSUMC cites physical childhood disorders diagnosed and treated by pediatricians that include traumatic injuries, organic diseases, infections, cancers and genetic defects.

Additional Benefits

• Pediatricians also work to prevent, detect and manage additional childhood concerns such as anxiety, depression, developmental disorders, functional or behavioral difficulties and social stress, the OSUMC reports.

Collaboration

• Pediatricians typically collaborate with medical professionals from other specialties in an effort to provide the best possible overall care, according to the OSUMC.