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Medical Specialists

Specialties

QuestionAnswer
Allergists treatment of hypersensitivity reactions
Anesthesiologists administration of agents for loss of sensation
Cardiologists treatment ( with drugs) of heart disease
Cardiovascular Surgeon surgery on the heart and blood vessels
Colorectal Surgeon surgery on large intestines ( colon and rectum )
Dermatologists treatment of skin disorders
Endocrinologist treatment of endocrine gland disorders
Gastroenterologists treatment of stomach and the intestinal disorders
Geriatrician treatment of diseases of old age
Gynecologists surgery on the female reproductive tract
Hematologists treatment of blood disorders
Infectious disease specialists treatment of diseases caused by microorganisms
Nephrologists diagnosis and treatment of nerve disorders
Neurosurgeon surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
Obstetrician treatment of pregnant women: delivery of babies
Oncologist drug treatment of malignant tumors
Ophthalmologist surgical and d medical treatment of eye disorders
Orthopedist surgical treatment of bones, muscles, and joints
Otolaryngologist treatment of the ear, nose, and throat
Pathologist diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells and tissues
Pediatrician treatment of diseases of children
Physical Medicine and Physiatrist treatment to restore function after illness
Psychiatrist treatment of mental disorders
Pulmonary Specialist treatment of lung disorders
Radiation Oncologists treatment of disease with high-energy radiation
Radiologist examination of radiographs to determine diagnosis
Rheumatologist treatment of joint and muscle disorders
Thoracic Surgeon surgery on the chest organs
Urologist surgery on the urinary tract
Optician a medical professional who grinds lenses and fills prescriptions for eye glasses
Optometrist a medical professional ( nonphysician )who examines eyes, prescribes eye glasses and treats eye disorders
Emergency Medicine care of patients that requires sudden and immediate action
Family Practice primary care of all members of the family on a continuing basis
Internal Medicine diagnosis and treatment of usually complex, nonsurgical disorders in adults
Hospitalist general medical care of hospitalized patients
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