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MT Short Course Ch 5
Medical Specialist
Question | Answer |
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allergist | treats hypersensitivity reactions |
anesthesiologist | administration of agents for loss of sensation and pain |
cardiologist | treats heart conditions |
cardiovascular surgeon | surgery of heart and blood vessels |
colorectal surgeon | surgery of colon and rectum |
dermatolgist | treats disorders of the skin |
endocrinologist | treats disorders of the endocrine glands |
family practitioner | primary care of all ages |
gastroenterologist | treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders |
gynecologist | treats disorders of female reproductive system |
geriatrician | treatment of diseases of old age |
hematologist | treats blood disorders |
infectious disease specialist | treats diseases caused by microorganisms |
internist | comprehensive care for adults |
nephrologist | treatment of kidney disease |
hepatologist | treatment of liver disease |
neurologist | treatment of nerve disorders |
neurosurgeon | surgery on the brain, spinal cord and nerves |
obstetrician | treatment of pregnancy and delivery of babies |
oncologist | treatment of malignant and benign tumors |
ophthalmologist | treatment of the eye |
orthopedist | surgical treatment of bones, muscles and joints |
otolaryngologist | treatment of the ear, nose, and throat |
pathologist | diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells |
pediatrician | treatment of children |
physical medicine and rehabilitation | treatment to restore function after illness |
psychiatrist | treatment of mental disorders |
radiologist | exam and interpretation using x-ray, ultrasound, MRI and nuclear medicine studies |
radiation oncologist | treatment of disease with high-energy radiation |
rheumatologist | treatment of joint and muscle disorders |
thoracic surgeon | surgery on organs of the chest |
urologist | treatment of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs |