Pediatric gastroenterologists specialize in feeding disorders. Pediatric allergists treat disorders of the immune system and, more commonly, childhood allergies. Rehabilitation specialists direct therapy for disabled children. Pediatric surgeons correct congenital defects, repair injuries from trauma and perform organ transplants in children. The Batson Hospital for Children has all these specialists and more.
Geneticists are available for prenatal diagnosis and counseling.
Neonatologists take care of newborns when they struggle for life in the hospital's newborn intensive care unit because they've been born much too early or gravely ill. Other physician specialists treat and evaluate children whose development is delayed or who have problems in school because of learning disabilities. Tailor-made All the equipment in the Batson Hospital must be scaled down and modified to meet the needs of children. Surgical tools, x-ray machines, IV poles and wheelchairs are all child size. The Batson Hospital has its own school with fully certified teachers to help patients maintain their grade level despite being away from their schools during the regular school year.