Doctor who specializes in treating the diseases and disorders of newborn babies.
A specialist who looks after babies during the first few weeks of life, or premature babies and babies with some congenital disorders.
A medical specialist who cares for newborns, generally for the first four weeks of life but sometimes longer, as when an infant is premature or is a low-birth-weight baby. The neonatologist is often the doctor who gives the first major screening tests for birth defects, including genetic disorders, and manages early treatment of infant health problems. After 28 days, a pediatrician normally takes over an infant’s care, with other medical specialists called in, as necessary.
A physician who specializes in the care of neonates (babies from birth to 4 weeks of age) and the diagnosis and treatment of their disorders. Neonatologists monitor, diagnose, and treat babies for conditions related to growth and development, food consumption and absorption, disease, and organ function. When a baby is born prematurely, a neonatologist will likely be consulted to help determine what special treatment is required.
A medical practitioner with expertise in issues pertaining to newborn infants.