Top Pediatric Specialists in West Columbia, SC

Ariel A Pertile, MD, PHD
Lexington Medical Center
2720 Sunset Blvd
West Columbia, SC 29169
  • Radiology
  • Nuclear Radiology
  • Body Imaging
  • Therapeutic Radiology
  • Diagnostic Radiology
  • Diagnostic Ultrasound
  • Pediatric Radiology
  • Neuroradiology
  • Vascular & Interventional Radiology
  • 9 years experience
  • Board certified
What are 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 West Columbia, SC has a population of approximately 52,126 people. There is 1 pediatric specialist near West Columbia, which gives it a ratio of 1 pediatric specialist per 52,126 residents or a ratio of 1 pediatric specialist per 21,490 households. There are 21,490 households in West Columbia.