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Exceptional Pediatric Care for Your Newborn and Child

At Cooper, we believe in family-centered health care - an approach to the planning, delivery and evaluation of care that is grounded in a mutually beneficial partnership among the family, patient and doctor. We listen to and honor your family's perspectives and choices.

Our board-certified general pediatric specialists focus in preventive and primary care of infants, children, and adolescents ranging from birth to 18 years of age. This includes the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, as well as counseling parents on how to be active participants in their child's health care. Working in partnership with our pediatric specialists at The Children's Regional Hospital at Cooper, we also provide pediatric care for children with chronic diseases or special health needs.
Cooper's exceptional pediatric care also includes:

A Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) that cares for more than 400 critically ill newborns and premature infants each year

Newborn care services available 24 hours a day

Pediatricians at Cooper often operate in subspecialties such as neonatology and specializations of the heart, lung, and as outpatient primary care physicians. Specialists like respiratory therapists, speech therapists and clinical pharmacists will work with your baby's doctors and nurses to provide comprehensive care

Complete range of pediatric services , including well visits and check-ups, immunizations, tours for expectant parents, sports physicals and inpatient pediatric care

A secure NICU with safety precautions and privacy procedures to protect your newborn

Flexible scheduling: All of our pediatric offices offer evening and weekend hours and same-day sick appointments, giving families more scheduling options so we can see you sooner

Convenience: With five pediatric offices located throughout South Jersey, you can find a provider you trust, close to home

Our pediatricians are also educators and lifelong learners who are on the forefront of the latest research, techniques, and health care practices. As part of South Jersey's leading academic health system, they share their knowledge with the next generation of health care providers, teaching and training medical and nursing students and residents. Unlike most pediatric practices, our pediatric offices are staffed by registered nurses who use their expertise and our state-of-the-art electronic medical record system to triage questions, concerns, and appointments so that your child receives the best care possible.

In the video above, Dr. April Douglass-Bright, Division Head of General Pediatrics, discusses how we safeguard your child's health at Cooper. This virtual tour through one of our offices illustrates the safety measures we've taken across our health system to put

Choosing a Pediatrician

If you are expecting your first child, we recommend beginning to search for a pediatrician in the final months of pregnancy to have ample time to meet with them prior to the arrival of your newborn child. If you are new to the area, begin your search either before or shortly after you move into your new home so your child has a general pediatrician available when you need one.

When choosing a pediatrician, a good place to start is by asking trusted friends and family for a recommendation. Other sources you might consider are your obstetrician or general practitioner. It is most important that you find a pediatrician who you feel completely comfortable with. You should feel that they are warm and compassionate. As a new patient, you should be able to ask them anything, no matter how trivial it may seem.

You may consider asking some or all of the following questions to help you choose a general pediatrician:

Are you board certified?

Do you have any specialized training or expertise

What are your office hours?

How do I reach the pediatrician's office after hours?

Do you accept my insurance?

Are telemedicine options available?

Services Performed by Pediatricians

Preventive care

Immunizations

Health maintenance

Sick visits

Introductions to pediatricians and tours for expecting moms

Consultation for community pediatricians and family practitioners

Dermatology

Counseling

Education

Advocates for Children and Families

In their role as advocates for children and families, pediatricians are in a great position to support and guide parents during the prenatal period and help develop parenting skills. A prenatal visit is an excellent way to initiate this process. The goals of a prenatal visit are to:

Establish a relationship between the pediatrician and parents. The prenatal visit introduces the concept of the medical home for the child's future healthcare needs. Also, the parents will feel more comfortable if they are familiar with the pediatrician before the birth of their child.

Gather basic information. This may include information such as family medical history, delivery plans, infant feeding choice, car seats, anxieties about the present pregnancy, changes in lifestyle, cultural beliefs and parenting practices.

Provide information and advice. The prenatal visit gives the pediatrician the opportunity to provide anticipatory guidance regarding newborn and infant care and behavior, advantages of breastfeeding, information on immunizations, and answer any questions that parents may have.

Identify high-risk situations. This gives the pediatrician the opportunity to refer parents to appropriate resources and to prepare them for potential problems with the child.

Specialist Referrals

When necessary, Cooper pediatricians will refer patients to pediatric specialists for consultations. Our pediatric specialists have offices throughout the South Jersey region for the convenience of you and your children.

If It Matters to You, It Matters to Us

Trusting relationships with our patients and families are important to us, and we are here to help with anything related to your child's health and development. You can connect with us any time in a way that is most convenient and comfortable for you, including through:

In-person visits

Phone calls

MyCooper/MyChart for non-urgent inquiries

Telemedicine appointments

Schedule an Appointment Today

To schedule an appointment call 800.8.COOPER ( 800.826.6737), or use our online appointment request form.

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Pediatrician: Role, Education, Training, Subspecialties - Thailand Medical News

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A pediatrician is a health professional who specializes in the field of pediatrics. Pediatrics is the specialty which involves the medical care of all individuals aged younger than 21 years. This therefore includes the medical care of all infants, children and adolescents.

Role

Pediatricians have diverse roles that may include prevention, screening, diagnosis and management of health conditions in young people. They may be involved with acute, chronic and preventative medical care, with an emphasis on the overall physical, emotional and mental health of all children.

It is important for pediatricians to consider all aspects of the child's health, including their overall wellbeing as they grow and develop. They can help to improve a number of health outcomes for young people, such as reducing mortality and infection, while also encouraging healthy lifestyle choices to maintain good health.

Pediatricians have specific knowledge about the health and medical care of young people. As the bodies of children grow and develop into adulthood, they have certain needs, which are distinct from the needs of adults. For this reason, a pediatrician has a valuable role on the medical care team to advocate for the best health decisions for all children.

Education and Training

A pediatrician must first graduate from medical school before going on to specialize in the field of pediatrics. They need to complete four years of college, four years of medical school, and then three years in an accredited residency program for pediatricians. This residency is intended to expand their knowledge of the optimal medical care of infants, children and adolescents.

In the United States, the American Board of Pediatrics is responsible for the board certification of pediatricians, which can be obtained after the residency has been completed. The certification requires individuals to pass a written examination about pediatrics. In order to remain certified, pediatricians need to undergo recertification every seven years. This process may differ slightly according to the country of practice, but is similar throughout the world.

Subspecialties

A pediatrician may also choose to specialize further in a specific field of pediatric health, such as:

Cardiology

Critical care

Endocrinology

Gastroenterology

Hematology

Nephrology

Neonatal medicine

Oncology

This is not a complete list of the subspecialties, and a pediatrician may choose to study further in any particular field that can be applied to pediatric health if they have a particular interest in the area.

Work Environment

Most general pediatricians work in a family health practice, although there are a number of other settings where a pediatrician may practice. These include children's hospitals and private pediatric clinics.

Pediatricians often work in a multidisciplinary healthcare team with other professionals who have specialized knowledge in certain medical areas. This is helpful because they can collaborate to make the best decisions to promote the best outcome for each young patient.

The workload is typically high, with most pediatricians in the United States reporting that they work approximately 60 hours each week. The work hours or shift schedule depends greatly on the workplace of the pediatrician. Those working in family health practices or pediatric clinics often have regular working hours, whereas those working in a hospital often work in shifts, which may include nights and holidays.

References

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A pediatrician is a health professional who specializes in the field of pediatrics. Pediatrics is the specialty which involves the medical care of all individuals aged younger than 21 years. This therefore includes the medical care of all infants, children and adolescents.

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In Feb 27, 2020

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In Alaska, the best-paying states for pediatricians, the average salary is just under $270,000.
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Pediatricians are essential to ensuring that our future is healthy, aka our children. This is why it's in part very worrying to see so many medical school students and young doctors in their residency choosing surgery and specialty practices in order to earn the most money - not out of greed, but mainly to pay off the absurd cost of medical school debt - to the detriment of the fields like pediatrics and general practitioners. Fortunately, pediatricians still make great money, but perhaps gone are the days when the doctor down the street was automatically assumed to be among the wealthiest residents of the town.

Using occupational data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, we've analyzed and compiled a round-up of the average pediatrician salary by state in the U.S. Read on for a full breakdown of where pediatricians make the most money, and where they're making the least.

10 States Where Pediatricians Earn the Most Money

The national average annual wage of an pediatrician is $183,240, according to the BLS, which is well over three times the average annual salary for all occupations, $51,960. As is common with occupations and salaries, geography has a major impact on the size of incomes.

Below is a list of the top-10 highest-paying states for pediatricians:

1. Alaska average pediatrician salary: $268,010

2. Wisconsin average pediatrician salary: $266,160

3. Mississippi average pediatrician salary: $258,910

4. Nevada average pediatrician salary: $258,750

5. Montana average pediatrician salary: $248,370

6. Utah average pediatrician salary: $240,060

7. Iowa average pediatrician salary: $237,030

8. Alabama average pediatrician salary: $220,910

9. New Hampshire average pediatrician salary: $217,810

10. Minnesota average pediatrician salary: $216,450

10 States Where Pediatricians Earn the Least Money

The bottom-10 states where pediatricians make the least money are a geographically pretty diverse, with states from the U.S. West, Midwest, South and Northeast all being represented. Fortunately, for pediatricians and potential pediatricians, even in the worst-paying state - Kansas - the average salary is still well over double the average salary for all occupations. Here's a look at the 10 worst states for pediatrician's salaries:

1. Kansas average pediatrician salary: $126,740

2. Michigan average pediatrician salary: $132,310

3. Illinois average pediatrician salary: $147,250

4. Arizona average pediatrician salary: $151,420

5. Florida average pediatrician salary: $153,630

6. South Carolina average pediatrician salary: $155,780

7. Nebraska average pediatrician salary: $156,520

8. Louisiana average pediatrician salary: $156,960

9. Ohio average pediatrician salary: $162,870

10. Pennsylvania average pediatrician salary: $162,990

Often times, states that have low salaries for certain occupations commonly have been experiencing increases in the salaries in recent years. With pediatrician salaries, however, the worst-paying states are also seeing their average salaries decline. In the lowest-paying state, the average pediatrician salary has declined by about 13% from 2013 to 2018. In Michigan, the second lowest-paying state, the average pediatrician salary has declined by 27.8%, from $183,330 in 2013 down to $132,310 in 2018.

How Much Do Pediatricians Make in Each State

Below you'll find the average annual wage for pediatricians in 47 states from 2013 to 2018, with 2018 values for North Dakota, Oklahoma and West Virginia not available.

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Here's How Much Money Pediatricians Earn In Every State

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Pediatricians are essential to ensuring that our future is healthy, aka our children. This is why it's in part very worrying to see so many medical school students and young doctors in their residency choosing surgery and specialty practices in order to earn the most money - not out of greed, but mainly to pay off the absurd cost of medical school debt - to the detriment of the fields like pediatrics and general practitioners.

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Pediatrician caring for patient at Cleveland Clinic

What is a pediatrician?

A pediatrician is a doctor who focuses on the health of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. Pediatric care starts at birth and lasts through a child's 21st birthday or longer. Pediatricians prevent, detect and manage physical, behavioral and developmental issues that affect children. Some pediatricians work in general practice. Others specialize in treating children with specific health conditions.

What education does a pediatrician need?

Pediatricians undergo extensive education and training. First, they must get a four-year undergraduate degree. During undergrad, they take pre-medical courses such as biology and chemistry.

Next, pediatricians must attend four years of medical school. In medical school, they take coursework such as anatomy and physiology. In addition, they take part in clinical rotations where they learn about the different areas of medicine. These areas include pediatrics, emergency medicine, neurology, psychiatry and radiology. It's during these clinical rotations that many doctors decide what they want to specialize in.

Some schools, such as NEOMED, combine and condense undergraduate school and medical school for a total of six years of initial education instead of eight.

If a doctor decides to specialize in pediatrics, they move on to a three-year pediatric residency program. Residency includes extra training in various pediatric specialties such as newborns, newborn intensive care, general pediatrics and developmental-behavioral pediatrics. During residency, pediatricians must gain the knowledge, skills and experience they'll need to treat a broad range of conditions in children.

After residency, some pediatricians go into general pediatric practice. Others pediatricians enter fellowship programs where they receive additional training in pediatric subspecialties. These subspecialties include neonatology, pediatric cardiology, adolescent medicine, child abuse and pediatric surgery. These programs take two to six more years of training.

How long does it take to become a pediatrician?

Pediatricians must attend at least nine years of schooling. That includes four years of undergraduate school and four years of medical school (or six years at a combined university), plus three years of a pediatric residency. Some pediatricians spend another two to six years training in a subspecialty. All pediatricians must have at least 12,000 to 14,000 hours of patient care hours during training.

What is the average salary of a pediatrician?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary of a pediatrician was $177,130 in 2020.

What role does a pediatrician have and what can they diagnose?

Pediatricians have a wide range of responsibilities. They do everything from perform well-baby checkups to manage chronic medical conditions. Pediatricians provide preventive care and also diagnose and treat infections, injuries and diseases. Pediatricians:

Perform regular health and wellness checkups (also called well-baby or well-child visits).

Conduct physical exams.

Track your child's physical, emotional and social development.

Diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries and other health conditions.

Give vaccines.

Prescribe medication.

Listen to parents' concerns and answer their questions.

Offer health advice to parents.

Refer families to specialists as needed.

When should my child visit a pediatrician?

Your baby's first pediatrician visit should be within 48 to 72 hours of leaving the hospital. Their second visit should be at two to four weeks old. During their first year, your child should see their pediatrician at two, four, six, nine and 12 months of age. After your baby's first birthday, they should be seen at 15, 18 and 24 months. After that, annual visits with your child's pediatrician are recommended. Also, appointments can be made any time you have a health concern or your child is ill.

Why should my child visit a pediatrician?

Well-child visits are important for the health and wellbeing of your child. At these appointments, your child's pediatrician evaluates your child's overall physical and emotional health. They make sure your baby's development is on track. Your child's pediatrician also gives your baby recommended vaccines to help protect them from infections. At your child's well-child visits, you'll have the opportunity to talk to your child's pediatrician about any concerns you may have about your child's health.

Where can I find the best pediatrician near me?

If you're starting to look for a pediatrician, you should ask family members, friends and other parents you trust for references. They know you and what you're looking for in a pediatrician. You can also ask your Ob/Gyn for recommendations. If you're new to the community, you may consider asking for recommendations on social media, but always do your own research. You know best what you're looking for in a pediatrician.

After you've compiled a list of options, contact the offices to inquire more about each pediatrician. The office staff should be able to answer some of your questions, including:

Is the pediatrician accepting new patients?

Do you take my insurance?

How are billing and insurance handled?

Is payment due at the time of the office visit?

What are the office hours? Do you have weekend or evening appointments?

When's the best time to call with routine questions?

If you're impressed with what you hear, you may want to arrange for a personal interview with the pediatrician. Some key questions you may want to ask include:

What's your policy on taking and returning phone calls? Is there a nurse in your office who can answer routine questions?

Are you in a group practice with other physicians? Does another physician cover for you at times?

How are visits for sudden (acute) illnesses handled? Can you make an appointment on short notice?

If my child requires further care for a health condition or disorder, will you coordinate care among specialists?

Ask yourself the following questions after the interviews to help you decide on the best pediatrician for your child:

Did the pediatrician communicate clearly?

Did they make an effort to ensure that all your questions were answered?

Do you get a sense they have a genuine interest in your child?

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Pediatrician: Role, Education, Average Salary & Where to Find

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A pediatrician is a doctor who focuses on the health of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. Pediatric care starts at birth and lasts through a child's 21st birthday or longer. Pediatricians prevent, detect and manage physical, behavioral and developmental issues that affect children. Some pediatricians work in general practice.