Pediatric Surgeons
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Reviews histories, allergies, exam findings, and surgical risk to decide whether an operation is needed and which procedure fits. Examines fetuses, newborns, children, and adolescents; consults specialists such as cardiologists and endocrinologists; and walks parents or guardians through sedatives, diets, antibiotics, and care of the operative area. In the operating room, checks instruments and sterility, then directs nurses, residents, and other staff. Some work is research aimed at better techniques and outcomes. Suits people who can weigh surgical risk, work with their hands under sterile conditions, and explain plans clearly to families.
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$559'030
Median Wage Market Position
$559'030
What you might do
- Examine infants and children to diagnose surgical needs
- Operate on fetuses, newborns, children, and teens
- Review history and exams to plan the procedure
- Consult cardiologists and other specialists about surgery
- Tell parents how to prepare and care after surgery
- Direct nurses and residents during operations
Skills that matter
- Examining fetuses, infants, and adolescents
- Deciding if a child needs surgery
- Explaining preoperative care to parents
- Consulting cardiologists and endocrinologists
- Inspecting instruments for sterility
- Coordinating nurses and surgical staff
AI & the future of this role
Diagnostic aids may support pre-op planning, but operating on infants and children requires delicate technique, family trust, and high-stakes judgment under liability. That mix of hands-on skill and specialized care tends to protect employment prospects.
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