Pediatric Anesthesiology
Anesthesiologists are concerned with many aspects of a child’s care, including the safe administration of anesthesia or sedation. They are constantly on guard for changes in breathing, heart action, blood pressure or unexpected events which, although rare, may occur during surgery. More about your anesthesiologist.
Children Are Special invites you to contact the following anesthesiologists for the highest level in children’s anesthesia. Each Doctor listed specializes in pediatric anesthesiology and can give your child the finest care imagineable.
Children Really Are Special
Children, especially young children, are not just miniature adults. As your child grows their body and physiology(how the body works) changes. You child’s social and psychological needs are also different from those of adults. To safely care for children, especially babies and toddlers, pediatric anesthesiologists are best equipped to understand how a child’s body works, reacts to medications and anesthesia and how childhood illnesses differ from those in older patients. The physicians of NTCA practice neonatal/pediatric anesthesia full-time and have a combined subspecialty experience of over 100 years. You can be assured that your child will have the widest range of treatment options.
Comfort And Peace of Mind For Your Child
Children have natural fears of the unknown. Anything you can do to relieve these anxieties (bring a favorite blanket or toy) will greatly improve your child’s experience. Like adults, children tolerate surgery and anesthesia better when they are well prepared. Reassure your child by explaining beforehand everything that will be done during his or her hospital stay. Although it is natural for parents to have anxiety when their children are about to have surgery, it is best not to convey this to your child. Your composure as a parent is essential. Nothing calms a child more than a confident parent.
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Featured Physician
Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Dr. Annette Whitney obtained her medical degree from University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston. She completed her pediatric residency and fellowship training in pediatric gastroenterology at Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta. She is Board Certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology and is a member of Digestive Health Associates of Texas. Her areas of clinical interest are pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis, celiac disease (celiac sprue), inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Dr. Whitney is in private practice. She has been rated, “Top Pediatricians in Dallas”, D Magazine 2004, D Magazine 2007, and D Magazine 2010.
She is a member of the Board of Directors, Digestive Health Associates of Texas and is an Assistant Clinical Professor, Pediatrics, UT Southwestern and is on the Medical Advisory Board, North Texas Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation.
Dr. Whitney serves as an advisor on a subcommittee of the American College of Gastroenterology on how to transition pediatric GI patients into adult gastroenterologists practice.
She is past Medical Director of CCFA Camp Oasis. Camp Oasis is a co-ed residential camp program that’s mission is to enrich the lives of children with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis by providing a safe and supportive camp community. Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cure for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.