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Pediatric Surgeons

Diagnose and perform surgery to treat fetal abnormalities and birth defects, diseases, and injuries in fetuses, premature and newborn infants, children, and adolescents. Includes all pediatric surgical specialties and subspecialties.

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Surgeons

Physicians and Surgeons

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Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.

Conduct research to develop and test surgical techniques that can improve operating procedures and outcomes.

Consult with patient's other medical care specialists, such as cardiologist and endocrinologist, to determine if surgery is necessary.

Describe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, or preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area, to parents or guardians of the patient.

Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff.

Examine fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents, and diagnose health issues to determine need for intervention, such as surgery.

Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility.

Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk.

Follow established surgical techniques during the operation.

Inform parents and guardians of child's health problems and surgical procedures through various channels, such as in-person and telecommunication systems.

Interpret results of preoperative tests and physical examinations.

Manage surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures, or procurement of supplies and equipment.

Monitor patient's recovery using postoperative assessment techniques, such as blood and imaging tests, and follow-up visits.

Operate on fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases, or improve or restore patients' functions.

Perform transplantation operations, such as organ transplants, on fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents.

Provide consultation and surgical assistance to other physicians and surgeons.

Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary.

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Pediatric Surgeons

Overview

Career

What Pediatric Surgeons Do

Other Job Titles Pediatric Surgeons May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Pediatric Surgeons

Overview

Career

What Pediatric Surgeons Do

Other Job Titles Pediatric Surgeons May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Education

Level of Education Attained by Pediatric Surgeons

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