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Should a 17 year old see a pediatrician?
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Depends: A kid at seventeen should any physician as long as they are comfortable. If they are uncomfortable with the physician at any age, they should make the choice to move along & select another provider. Many kids will continue to see their pediatrician from birth until they graduate from high school. Some hang on until they are referred to another dr.
Answered 7/28/2020
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Absolutely: Yes, a 17 year old can continue to see a pediatrician yearly for a full physical exam and also when the child is ill. Most pediatricians continue to see patients until 21 years of age.
Answered 6/6/2015
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