Pediatrics

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that focuses on infants, children and adolescents. Although the actual cutoff age is usually determined by the pediatrician and the patient, most pediatricians treat patients from birth to age 18. Because an infant and child's body is vastly different than an adult's and is still growing, pediatricians pay thorough attention to the possibilities of congenital defects, genetic variances and developmental issues.

Conditions treated include:

Acid reflux
Allergies
Asthma
Behavioral and emotional disorders
Birth defects
Blood disorders
Cerebral palsy
Childhood cancers
Common childhood illnesses
Constipation
Diabetes
Digestive disorders
Down Syndrome
Ear, nose and throat disorders
Headaches
Hydrocephalus
Multiple Sclerosis
Neurological disorders
Orthopedic conditions
Skin disorders

Pediatric Subspecialties

Lutheran Health Physicians' pediatric subspecialists care for children's unique healthcare needs in the areas of gastroenterology, neonatal follow-up, oncology/hematology and pulmonology.

Neonatal Follow-Up

Prematurity
Low birth weight
Birth defects
Congenital syndromes
Feeding problems
Failure to thrive
Developmental delay
Developmental screening

Pediatric Cardiology

A pediatric cardiologist is specially trained to diagnose and treat newborn to 18-year-old patients in need of cardiac care. They treat patients with congenital or acquired cardiac and cardiovascular abnormalities. The pediatric cardiologists at Lutheran Health Physicians are fellowship trained and board certified.

Conditions treated include: