Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2080P0204X



Pediatric Emergency Medicine: This is a specialty in which doctors that care for children with acute illnesses or injures that require immediate medical attention. This is usually short term care. The idea is to stabilize the child and if necessary transport them to a different medical establishment for recovery.

Taxonomy Code: 2080P0204X

Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Pediatrics | Pediatric Emergency 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.

Pediatric Emergency Medicine specialists are located in these States: