Pediatrics is the medical specialty that cares for children from birth through adolescence. It focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and medical conditions specific to children as they grow and develop.
Pediatricians are highly trained medical professionals with specialized knowledge of normal child growth and development, as well as both common and complex pediatric conditions. Their role goes beyond medical treatment, also including guidance for parents and caregivers on issues such as parenting, nutrition, immunizations, and children’s emotional development.