Pediatrics, also known as Child Health and Diseases, is the branch of medicine concerned with diagnosing, monitoring, and treating individuals from birth to adolescence. Pediatricians oversee the congenital diseases, vaccination schedules, mental, physical, and motor development of children aged 0–18. Regular check-ups assess various aspects such as height, weight, nutrition, daily life skills, cognitive and neurological development, and psychological growth. Pediatricians undergo six years of medical education followed by four years of specialty training. Pediatrics also encompasses various subfields where further specialization is possible.

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Services Offered in Pediatrics:

Pediatric Surgery

Pediatric surgeons complete six years of medical training and an additional five years in pediatric surgery. They specialize in diagnosing and treating congenital anomalies, chest, gynecological, oncological, endocrine, digestive system issues, trauma, and hernia surgeries. They perform both open and minimally invasive (laparoscopic and thoracoscopic) surgeries.

Pediatric Cardiology

Pediatric cardiologists undergo six years of medical education, four years in pediatrics, and an additional two years of subspecialty training in pediatric cardiovascular diseases. This field addresses congenital and acquired heart conditions in children, including murmurs and congenital heart defects.

Pediatric Neurology

Pediatric neurologists specialize in diagnosing and treating brain and nervous system disorders in children aged 0–18. Conditions such as cerebral palsy, epilepsy, developmental delays, autism, and neurological injuries fall under their expertise. This requires six years of medical education, four years in pediatrics, and three years of subspecialty training.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Child and adolescent psychiatrists focus on psychological development and disorders in individuals under 18. They assess social, cognitive, and motor development and provide therapy such as individual or family counseling. Their training includes six years of medical school and four years in psychiatry.

Pediatric Hematology

Pediatric hematologists diagnose and treat blood and bone marrow disorders like anemia, leukemia, lymphoma, and other related conditions.

Pediatric Nephrology

Pediatric nephrologists specialize in kidney and urinary tract diseases. They focus on both treatment and preventive care to protect against irreversible kidney damage.

Pediatric Immunology and Allergy

Physicians in this field specialize in immunological and allergic disorders after completing six years of medical school, four years in pediatrics, and three years of subspecialty training.

Pediatric Oncology

Pediatric oncologists diagnose and treat childhood cancers, including leukemia and lymphomas.

Pediatric Urology

Pediatric urologists handle genital, kidney, and urinary tract diseases. They specialize in conditions such as hydronephrosis, UPJ and UVJ obstructions, undescended testicles, and more, following extended training in pediatric surgery or urology.

Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition

This specialty covers liver, stomach, and intestinal diseases in children. Issues like chronic abdominal pain, gastritis, celiac disease, and liver failure are treated here.

Pediatric Endocrinology

Endocrinologists focus on hormonal disorders, including growth delays, puberty abnormalities, obesity, and menstrual irregularities.

Pediatric Intensive Care

Children requiring critical care due to organ failure, systemic issues, or post-operative recovery are monitored 24/7 by intensive care specialists.