Pediatrics

Pediatrics is a specialized branch of medicine dedicated to the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. The focus of this specialty is on promoting healthy growth and development from infancy through adolescence, as well as comprehensive care that includes routine check-ups, immunizations, and the management of both acute illnesses and chronic conditions.

Common Procedures and Treatments in Pediatrics

Pediatricians are equipped to address a wide range of childhood health issues, including:

• Well‑Child Visits & Growth Monitoring: Track physical growth (height, weight, head circumference), developmental milestones, and perform necessary screenings to ensure healthy development and early detection of any concerns.

• Vaccinations & Immunizations: Administer age-appropriate vaccines following the standard childhood immunization schedule to protect against serious infections, with most doses given by age two and boosters through adolescence.

• Management of Frequent Pediatric Illnesses: Diagnose and treat routine conditions such as Common colds, flu, ear infections, sore throat, and gastroenteritis that are commonly seen in children.

• Guided Care and Specialist Referral When Needed:

  Pediatricians serve as the initial point of evaluation for children with chronic medical, developmental, or behavioral conditions—such as asthma, diabetes, congenital anomalies, or learning and attention difficulties. They provide continuous support and coordinate referrals to the appropriate specialists in pulmonology, endocrinology, pediatric surgery, psychiatry, or other fields as needed.