Nursing Arts - Classification of Physicians and Specialists #2
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| Treatment of diseases and injury with active interventions such as medical or surgical treatments. Graduate holds a degree of Doctor of Medicine. (MD) | Allopathic Physician
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| A therapeutic approach to the practice of medicine but places greater emphasis on relationshios between organs and the musoculo-skeletal system. Graduate holds a degree of Doctor of Osteopathy. (DO) | Osteopathic Physician
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| Study of the antigen reaction that produces pathological symptoms when exposed to otherwise harmless substances. | Allergist
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| Study of the pharmacology, use, effects and functions of drugs which cause absence of sensation and the care of patients under anesthesia. | Anesthesiologist
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| The study of the heart and its' functions. | Cardiologist
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| The branch of medicine which deals with diseases of the skin. | Dermatologist
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| Study of glands and their internal secretions and their physiologic and pathologic relations. | Endocrinologist
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| The study of the disease of the alimentary tract from the mouth to anus, including stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder and pancreas. | Gastroenterologist
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| The study of the problems and processes of aging. | Gerontologist
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| The branch of medicine dealing with female diseases, primarily the genital tract and reproductive organs. | Gynecologist
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| The study of the diseases of the internal organs. | Internist
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| The study of the eye and its' diseases | Ophthalmologist
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| The science of medicine which deals with diseases of the ear, nose, and throat. | Otorhinolaryngologist
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| The scientific study of the alteration in blood and diseases they produce. | Pathologist
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| The branch of medicine dealing with problems and diseases of young children. | Pediatrician
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| The branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, labor and the puerperim. (delivery and immediate post-partum period). | Obstetrician
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| The scientific study of the nervous system, its functions, disorders and diseases. | Neurologist
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| Branch of medicine which studies the genesis, diagnosis, preventions and treatment of emotional illness and mental disorders and the prescription of medications which treat these disorders. | Psychiatrist
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| The scientific study of mental processes and behavior, which often includes psychologic testing. | Psychologist
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| The branch of medical science dealing with the uses of radiant energy (x-rays) in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. | Radiologist
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| The branch of medicine which treats diseases by operative methods. | Surgeon
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| The branch of medicine dealing with the urinary systems of the female and genito-urinary tract of the male. | Urologist
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| The branch of medicine dealing with the general overall health of patients of all ages. The practitioner does not specialize or limit his/her practice to any one specialty of medicine. | Family Practice
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| The field of medicine that focuses on the treatment and control of obesity and diseases associated with obesity. | Bariatrics
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| The branch of medicine concerned with the study of malignancy and cancerous growths. | Oncologist
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| A system of treating disease by manipulation of the vertebral column. They do not prescribe medication or preform surgery. | Chiropractor
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| Area of study which qualifies the person to become licensed and to examine the eyes, determine the presence of vision problems, and prescribe conventional glasses, contact lenses, or microscopic devices. | Optometrist
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| The scientific study and care of the feet. Graduate holds degree of Doctor of Podiatric Medicine. (DPM) | Podiatrists
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| Person skilled in grinding lenses, making eye glasses, and fitting them according to a prescription from an Ophthalmologist or Optometrist. | Optician
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| The science of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and abnormalities of the musculo-skeletal system. | Orthopedist
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