Choosing a Doctor For Your Baby

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Choosing a doctor for your new baby is an important task that takes time and research. Start looking before your baby is born. If you haven't chosen a physician, not to worry, you will have access to the hospital's physicians.

The first step in choosing a practitioner for your baby is to decide on what type of health care provider you would like. A pediatrician is the most commonly used health care provider for infants and children. Pediatricians have attended 4 years of medical school and 3 additional years of specialized training focusing on infant and children's health topics. Pediatricians usually follow their patients until the age of 18, however, some may follow their patients longer. Another type of health care provider is a family physician. This doctor cares for the entire family, regardless of age. These physicians have also attended 4 years of medical school and 3 additional years of specialty training in various areas of medicine including (but not limited to) obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, general surgery, and internal medicine. A board-certified physician has passed a rigorous test covering various medical conditions relating to their scope of practice.
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