Washington Pediatric Specialists

A pediatric specialist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of specific conditions in children.

These doctors are specialists in one particular therapy area, such as dermatology, pulmonology, surgery, or ophthalmology, in addition to being pediatricians.

Pediatric specialists are who parents would take their children to when they are diagnosed with a condition requiring specialist treatment not provided by their pediatrician or primary care provider.

While specialists in any area are qualified to treat children as well as adults, pediatric specialists have specific training in the way diseases affect children who are still growing and have different emotional needs than adults.

The area of Washington, DC has a population of approximately 601,592 people. There are 344 pediatric specialists near Washington, which gives it a ratio of 1 pediatric specialist per 1,749 residents or a ratio of 1 pediatric specialist per 775 households. There are 266,707 households in Washington.