Pediatric otolaryngologists specialize in diseases in children with special ENT problems including birth defects in the head and neck and developmental delays. Pathologists are physicians who specialize in the origin, nature and course of diseases. They conduct laboratory studies of tissues and cells that help other doctors reach accurate diagnosis, sometimes recommending additional patient tests, and monitoring results of prescribed treatments. They also supervise other laboratory personnel in the testing and microscopic examination of blood and other body fluids. Pathologists also conduct autopsies.
Pediatricians care for children from birth through the teen years.
A number of them have subspecialties such as pediatric oncology, gastroenterology, perinatal medicine and surgery. Plastic and reconstructive surgeons specialize in surgical procedures that remodel, repair or restore injured or defective body parts, especially the transfer of tissue. Reconstructive surgery involves correcting deformities that occur from birth defects, such as cleft lip and palate, injuries and some illnesses. Cosmetic surgery addresses physical features that a patient finds displeasing. These specialists also perform hand surgeries and chemical peels.