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Hello doctors, what does a pediatric neonatologist do ?

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Newborn care: This hospital based physician supervises the care of high risk newborns.This usually includes premature newborns and term or post tern newborns who develop problems at or around the time of birth.

Answered 3/31/2014

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Doctors for newborns: Neonatologist take care of the really sick babies from 0 to 1 month of age, very often premature ones.

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Neonatologist : Is a pediatrician who specializes in the care of newborns. Most of the newborns who are premature require a lot on constant medical care . They are the bulk of the neonatologists' patients. In addition, other newborns with medical problems may need Neonatologists' care such as babies born with infections, metabolic diseases, surgical problems, drug withdrawal and other medical problems.

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