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The general salary, for less than one year of working as a pediatrician is $213,216. Below are specific fields in Pediatrics with a small description and their salary. There are, in total, about 20 different specialties in pediatrics. Learn more about all the different sub specialties here!
Involves taking care of infants born prematurely or with birth defects, infections, and a host of other complications. Neonatologists monitor and treat infants in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). They are trained to handle the most complicated and high-risk cases. Including the basic requirements to become a pediatrician, you will also need to have three years of additional training having a fellowship position.
The average salary for a neonatologist in the United States is $264,082(as of January 27, 2022).
A pediatric cardiologist specializes in diagnosing and treating heart problems in children. They also may work closely with a pediatric surgeon when their patient needs surgery. They also work closely with primary care pediatricians, as they are the doctors the pediatricians refer parents to when they have a question or concern about a child's heart. In addition to the basic training and requirements to become a pediatrician, you will also need three or more years of fellowship training in pediatric cardiology.
The average salary for a pediatric cardiologist in the United States is $287,158(as of January 27, 2022)
“A pediatric hematologist/oncologist is a physician who has special training and experience to diagnose and treat blood disorders and cancers in children, teens, and young adults”¹ They are able to work with patients in a way that keeps them calm and cooperative. In addition to basic training and requirements to become a pediatrician, they will also need to work three years in fellowship training in pediatric hematology/oncology.
The average salary for a pediatric hematologist/oncologist in the United States is $277,224(as of February 11, 2022).
“Pediatric surgeons are involved with diagnosis, preoperative, operative, and postoperative management of surgical problems in children, and they operate on children whose development ranges from the newborn stage through the teenage years.”² For pediatric surgery, special training in this field is important and needed. To become a pediatrician, after 4 years of medical school, 5 additional years of general surgery, and two years of residency training are needed. You will need to receive a certification from the American Board of Surgery before you are able to fully become a pediatric surgeon.
The average salary for a pediatric surgeon in the United States is $466, 352(as of January 27, 2022)
A pediatric emergency medicine and critical care doctor is a specialist trained to treat kids and young adults who are in need of immediate medical attention. They take care of a wide range of problems including treating acute medical problems, major injuries, severe medical complications, and more. In this specialty, pediatricians will also need two or more years of fellowship training before getting board certification.
The average salary for a pediatric emergency and critical care physician in the United States is $169,997(as of January 27, 2022).
Pediatric Infectious Diseases specialists treat and diagnose children who have persistently had infectious or any disease that was caused by an infectious agent. Pediatric Infectious Diseases specialists can see the signs of infectious disease and know what to use to be able to treat it. After residency, 3 more years in infectious training to be able to become a pediatric infectious diseases specialist.
The average salary for a pediatric infectious diseases specialist in the United States is $203,155(as of January 27, 2022).
A hospice and palliative medicine pediatrician deals with children or adolescents who have life-threatening or life-limiting conditions. Some conditions can be cancer, disorders, or heart conditions. They help family members manage lives with an ill loved one, and make sure that the patient is comfortable in his/her last moments. Hospice and palliative medicine pediatricians will also need 3 years of fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine before getting board certification in this specialty.
The average salary for a hospice and palliative medicine pediatrician in the United States is $83,100(as of February 11, 2022).
Pediatric pulmonologists treat children with various kinds of breathing problems. Some examples are asthma, pneumonia, wheezing, and bronchitis. They also provide testing of lung function and can do an FFB which allows them to see inside a patient’s lungs. Like most pediatric subspecialties, 3 years of fellowship is needed to become a pediatric pulmonologist.
Their average salary in the United States is $246,228(as of September 15, 2021).
Adolescent medicine specialists are trained to address the issues of those who are usually 12-21 years of age. They deal with concerns about sexual health, eating disorders, sports medicine, chronic fatigue, and more. Many adolescent medicine doctors also provide gynecology care, including pelvic exams, for girls who need to see a pediatrician and gynecologist. On top of the 3 years of residency, three more years of fellowship training in adolescent medicine is required to become an adolescent medicine pediatrician.
The average salary for a pediatric adolescent medicine doctor in the United States is $42,510(as of 2022).
¹ Savelli, Stephanie. “What Is a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist?” HealthyChildren.org, 14 May 2021, www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/health-management/pediatric-specialists/Pages/What-is-a-Pediatric-Hematologist-Oncologist.aspx. Accessed 18 Feb. 2022.
² “Pediatric Surgery | Careers in Medicine.” AAMC, https://www.aamc.org/cim/explore-options/specialty-profiles/pediatric-surgery. Accessed 18 February 2022.
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