What is the difference between a pediatrician and a family practice doctor?
Dr. Jantz has completed three specialized years of training exclusively in pediatrics; a family practice doctor receives only a few months training in pediatrics. They also complete at least 50 hours each year of continuing medical education exclusively in pediatrics; a family practice doctor may complete his hours in any age range, so may not have any additional hours in pediatrics. Children are not little adults. Their labs, x-rays and problems are different, and they can get sicker quicker than adults because their immune systems are still developing. Very young children can’t communicate well, so it is critical to know children’s diseases.
