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PHYSICIANS
selected medical and surgical specialties
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Allergist, Immunologist | concerned with diseases of an allergic nature |
| Anesthesiologist | concerned with appropriate anesthsia for partial or complete loss of sensation |
| Cardiologist | concerned with diseases of the heart, arteries, veins and capillaries |
| Dermatologist | concerned with diseases os the skin |
| Endocrinologist | concerned with diseases of the endocrine system |
| Epidemiologist | concerned with epidemic diseases |
| Family Practitioner | concerned with the care of members of the family regardless of age and/or sex |
| Gastroenterologist | concerned with diseases of the stomach and intestines |
| Gerontologist | concerned with the aspects of aging |
| Gynecologist | concerned with diseases of the female reproductive system |
| Hematologist | concerned with diseases of the blood and blood forming tissues |
| Infectious Disease | concerned with diseases caused by the growth of pathogenic microorganisms within the body |
| Internist | concerned with diseases of internal origin, those not usually treated surgically |
| Nephrologist | concerned with diseases of the kidney and urinary systems |
| Obstetrician | concerned with treating the female during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum |
| Oncologist | concerned with treating tumors |
| Ophthalmologist | concerned with diseases of the eyes |
| Orthopedist | Concerned with diseases and disorders involving locomotor structures of the body |
| Otorhinolaryngologist | concerned with diseases of the ear, nose, and larynx |
| Pathologist | concerned with structural and functional changes in tissues and organs caused by diseases |
| Pediatrician | concerned with diseases of children |
| Physiatrist | concerned with the treatment of disease by physical agents |
| Psychiatrist | concerned with diseases of the mind |
| Pulmonologist | concerned with diseases of the lungs |
| Radiologist | studies radioactive substances and their relationship to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease |
| Rheumatologist | concerned with rheumatic diseases |
| Urologist | concerned with diseases of the urinary system |