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Physician SPECIALIST

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Allergist diagnosing and treating conditions of altered immunologic reactivity
Anesthesiologist administering anesthetic agents before and during surgery
Cardiologist diagnosing and treating abnormalities, diseases, and disorders of the heart
Dermatologist diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin
Endocrinologist diagnosing and treating diseases and malfunctions of the glands of internal secretion
Family Practitioner similar to general practice in nature, but centering around the family unit
Gastroenterologist diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestine
Gerontologist or Geriatrician diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and problems associated with aging
Gynecologist diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the female reproductive tract; strong emphasis on preventive measures
Hematologist diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the blood and blood-forming tissues
Infertility specialist diagnosing and treating problems in conceiving and maintaining pregnancy
Internist diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the kidney
Nephrologist diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the kidney
Neurologist diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the central nervous system
Nuclear medicine specialist diagnosing and treating diseases wit the use of radionuclides
Obstetrician providing direct care to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and immediately thereafter
Occupational medicine specialist diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions arising from occupational circumstances (chemicals, dust, or gases)
Oncologist diagnosing and treating tumors and cancer
Ophthalmologist diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the eye
Orthopedist diagnosing and treating disorders and diseases of the bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons, and fractures of the bones
Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT) diagnosing and treating disorders and diseases of the ear, nose, and throat
Pathologist analysis of tissue samples to confirm diagnosis
Pediatrician diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of children; strong emphasis on preventive measures
Physical medical specialist diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders with physical agents (physical therapy)
Plastic surgeon evaluates and improves appearance of scars, deformities, and birth defects; also provides elective procedures that patients desire for aesthetic purposes
Psychiatrist diagnosing and treating pronounced manifestations of emotional problems or mental illness that may have an organic causative factor
Pulmonary, thoracic, or cardiovascular specialist diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the chest, lungs, heart, and blood vessels
Radiologist diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders with Roentgen rays (x-rays) and other forms of radiant energy
Sports medicine specialist diagnosing and treating injuries sustained in athletic events
Surgeon diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and deformities by manual or operative methods
Emergency Physiciam (ER) diagnosing and treating acute illnesses and traumatic injuries
Urologist diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the urinary system of females and genitourinary system of males
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