How do they match: Pediatric Surgeons

  • Medical Doctor

  • Prepare case histories.
  • Analyze patient's medical history, medication allergies, physical condition, and examination results to verify operation's necessity and to determine best procedure.
  • Consult with patient's other medical care specialists, such as cardiologist and endocrinologist, to determine if surgery is necessary.
  • Describe preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures, such as sedatives, diets, antibiotics, or preparation and treatment of the patient's operative area, to parents or guardians of the patient.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of nurses, assistants, specialists, residents, and other medical staff.
  • Examine instruments, equipment, and operating room to ensure sterility.
  • Examine patient to obtain information on medical condition and surgical risk.
  • Manage surgery services, including planning, scheduling and coordination, determination of procedures, or procurement of supplies and equipment.
  • Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioners when necessary.

  • Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues.
  • Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
  • Diagnose medical conditions.
  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
  • Order medical supplies or equipment.
  • Prescribe medications.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.