Physician Specialties

Pediatrics

Pediatrics is the specialty of medical science concerned with the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Pediatric care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians deal with biological, social, and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development. The pediatrician understands the dynamic nature of the patient’s growth and development.

Pediatricians are certified through the American Board of Pediatrics. Some pediatricians develop an expertise in a subspecialty and gain further certification.

At CMMC there are several pediatricians who are certified in the subspecialty of neonatal-perinatal medicine, the care of sick newborn infants. They provide direct patent care and consult with other physicians in planning for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies. They also consult with general pediatricians as they routinely care for most newborns.

CMMC’s board-certified pediatric cardiologist is a medical specialist who provides comprehensive care to children with cardiovascular problems, including the heart and circulatory system.