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Mary Pat, R.N.

U.S.
Available
I am happy to answer general non-diagnostic questions on infant & child care, infant & toddler feedings, discipline, illnesses, and how to access resources for the child with special needs.

Sharon Rosen Lopez

U.S.
Available
I am happy to answer questions about speech and language development in children.

David Olson, MD

U.S.
Available
I would be happy to attempt to answer any questions about general pediatric topics, either medical issues or behavioral issues. This would include all the various questions one receives in a busy pediatric practice. I`m a board certified pediatrician in northern Michigan and have been in practice for over 15 years. I enjoy the teaching role I have in our practice and would enjoy the opportunity to help others with their pediatric problems.

Dr Kondekar Santosh Venketraman Pediatrician MD from Mumbai India

India
On Vacation
returns 11/25/2009
ASK MEDICAL AND PEDIATRIC HEALTH AND BEHAVIOR RELATED QUESTIONS TO THIS DOCTOR! my details at http://pediatricianonline.in/ I am a proud father and a qualified pediatrician with an expertise and interest in counseling parents regarding different aspects of health and disease making them understand children, their health and disease and the doctors. read my reviews/ratings at REVIEWS I do treat and counsel all classes and specialties, I have a special expertise and interest in queries regarding feeding of infants and; the common cold & related illnesses including asthma. I as a friendly doctor, try to help you understand the children, the disease, the treatment and the doctor! At the end, dont forget to add prestige points and nominations for me, as that is the only incentive for me to continue with free service. Parent friendly handouts* Danger/Emergency symptoms /serious signs in children I am affiliated to Seth G S Medical college and KEM Hospital Mumbai India. Online Pediatrician * Guidelines for living with children

Dr. Thomas Amberson, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist

On Vacation
returns 12/15/2009
I am a child psychologist that deals with children and teenage issues. I can help with parenting concerns, such as ADD/ADHD, bed wetting (enuresis), soiling (encopresis), learning problems and general parenting concerns. I cannot answer questions about medical conditions. Please direct medical questions to an MD.

John Thai, M.D.

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/30/2009
Please accept my apologies as I may only be volunteering on a sporadic schedule.

Dr. Taher Kagalwala

India
Unavailable
I come from India, practising since 23 years. Specially interested in infections, asthma, neonatology and parenting. I have authored a book on Parenting.It is called "Child Care: From Birth to Eighteen". It is available all over India. Feel free to contact me on drtaher@gmail.com. I have my professional site at Blogspot. Here, you can read good advice and also seek a professional online consultation for a small fee. Do check out http://drtaherforkids.blogspot.com.

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2009-11-20 2 year old speech:

Hi Debbi, Without meeting your grandson I'm afraid I can't answer your question, but I would recommend that he have a speech and language evaluation to assess what is going on. I wonder about his

2009-11-20 6 year old with voiding issues:

Hi, Kristen, She probably needs any constipation to be aggressively treated and then be put on some type of treatment for "dysfunctional voiding" that usually is medicine and a timed voiding program

2009-11-20 fever and cough keep returning 5 year old:

Hi, Cheryl, I suspect the doctors are correct. This time of year one can get repeated illness. Remember a negative nose swab for influenza A means nothing. The test is very poor when it comes to

2009-11-19 Blood In Bowel:

Hi, Angel, Concerned enough for you to bring her (and hopefully a fresh stool sample) to the doctor for an evaluation. If she is constipated, then that is probably the cause of the blood. If not

2009-11-19 baby wont eat.:

Dear Anne: We are seeing more and more of this in young children. I would suggest you ask his pediatrician for a referral to a children's hospital and have him seen in a feeding therapy clinic where

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