Does a Pediatrician have to perform a surgery?

Some pediatricians specialize in pediatric surgery or serious medical conditions, such as autoimmune disorders or serious chronic ailments. Physicians andsurgeons typically do the following: Take a patient's medical history. if surgery needed, then perform it. read more

Physical stamina: Pediatricians should be comfortable lifting or turn disabled patients or perform other physical tasks. Surgeons may spend a great deal of time bending over patients during surgery. Problem-solving skills: Pediatricians need to evaluate patients’ symptoms and administer the appropriate treatments. read more

As a pediatrician though, you will have to do other things that you might not like if you don't like cutting people up. Pediatricians have to take urine and blood samples, give shot (often though, nurses have to do that), minor surgical procedures in office, stitching, and dealing with a lot of pee, poop, blood and vomit. read more