Cardiologist. A physician who specializes in the heart.
Endocrinologist. A physician that specializes
in glands and hormone problems.
Gastroenterologist. A physician that specializes
in the stomach, intestines and related structures.
Hematologist. A physician that specializes in
blood.
Neonatal Fellow. A physician who is being trained
to be a neonatologist.
Neonatologist. A physician who specializes in
newborn intensive care.
Nephrologist. A physician that specializes in
kidneys.
Neurologist. A physician that specializes in the
brain and nervous systems.
Occupational therapist. A person who has special
training in enhancing development and preventing disability.
Ophthalmologist. A physician that specializes
in the eye.
Primary nurse. The nurse you will interact with
most often and who will assist in teaching you about the care of your baby.
Physician assistant. A professional with
medical training that has received additional training in newborn intensive care. He/She can also perform many
duties as the doctor.
Physical Therapist. A person who specializes in strengthening
large muscle groups.
Resident. A doctor who is receiving extra training to
become a pediatrician or other specialist.
Respiratory therapist. A person with special training
in managing oxygen flow.
Social worker. The person who may help with non-medical
issues, such as insurance, transportation and support issues.
Speech and Language Specialist. A person who specializes
in speech and swallowing problems.
information from: Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary
