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neonatologist

 [ne″o-na-tol´o-jist]
a physician who specializes in neonatology. Before becoming a board-certified neonatologist, one must be a pediatrician.

ne·o·na·tol·o·gist

(nē'ō-nā-tol'ŏ-jist),
One who specializes in neonatology.

neonatologist

A pediatrician specialized in managing neonates/newborns Meat & potatoes activity Management of newborns with respiratory disease, infections, birth defects; hemodynamically unstable, premature, critically ill, or post-C-section babies Salary $146K + 13% bonus

ne·o·na·tol·o·gist

(nē'ō-nā-tol'ŏ-jist)
One who specializes in neonatology.

neonatologist

A doctor specializing in the management, assessment, diseases and intensive care of newborn babies, especially those that are of low birth weight and those with congenital abnormalities. After the first 4 weeks of life, care may pass to a general paediatrician.

neonatologist

a veterinarian who specializes in neonatology.
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