Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine 2080N0001X



Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine: This branch of medicine is interested in the care, development and diseases of newborns. A Neonatologist is a licensed doctor with special training in newborn intensive care. This type of specialty medicine isn't found in most general hospitals but can be found in a specialty hospital like a pediatric hospital.

Taxonomy Code: 2080N0001X

Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Pediatrics | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine


Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.

Pediatrics: Pediatrics is a branch of medicine that handles the medical care of infants, children and adolescents. A doctor specializing in this area of medicine is referred to as a Pediatrician. Most of the larger cities have a Pediatric Hospital.

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine specialists are located in these States: