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PULMONOLOGIST

A pulmonologist is a doctor with special training in diagnosing and treating respiratory (breathing) conditions. Even though the neonatologist cares for many infants with respiratory problems, the pulmonologist might be asked to see babies who have unusual conditions of the lung.

RADIOLOGIST

A radiologist is a doctor with special training in obtaining and reading x-rays and other imaging tests such as barium enemas and ultrasounds.

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RT)

Respiratory therapists (RTs) are trained to deliver multiple treatments to the heart and lungs. RTs are actively involved with babies having breathing problems such as respiratory distress syndrome or bronchopulmonary dysplasia. An RT might become an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) specialist with further training.

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SOCIAL WORKERS

Social workers are professionals with special education and training to determine the psychosocial, emotional, and financial needs of families. They help families find and coordinate resources in the hospital and community that will help to meet their needs. Social workers also help with discharge planning.

UROLOGIST

A urologist is a doctor with special training in diagnosing and treating conditions involving the urinary system. This type of doctor might be asked to see a baby with conditions such as hydronephrosis or hypospadias. With some conditions, they will work closely with a nephrologist.

X-RAY TECHNICIAN

An x-ray technician is trained in taking x-rays. X-rays can be of the chest, stomach, or pelvis. Sometimes solutions are used to make body parts easier to see, as with barium enemas. X-rays of bones are also commonly performed on babies for a variety of reasons.

Review Date: 12/05/2009
Reviewed By: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc., and Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).