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chapter 5 Davi-Ellen Chabner medical specialists

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anesthesiology   administration of agents capable of bringing about a loss of sensation  
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dermatology   diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders  
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emergency medicine   care of patients that requires sudden and immediate action  
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family practice   primary care of all members of the family on a continuing basis  
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internal medicine   diagnosis and treatment of usually complex, nonsurgical disorders in adults  
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ophthalmology   diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders  
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pathology   diagnosis of the cause and nature of disease  
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pediatrics   diagnosis and treatment of children's disorders  
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psychiatry   diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the mind  
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radiology   diagnosis using x-ray studies including ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)  
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surgery   Treatment by manual (SURG- means hand) or operative methods  
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allergist   treatment of hypersensitivity reactions  
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anesthesiologist   administration of agents to prevent pain and unpleasant awareness during surgical and other procedures  
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cardiologist   treatment of heart disease  
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cardiovascular surgeon   surgery on the heart and blood vessels  
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colorectal surgeon   surgery on the colon and rectum  
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dermatologist   treatment of skin disorders  
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emergency practitioner   immediate evaluation and treatment of acute injury and illness in a hospital setting  
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endocrinologist   treatment of endocrine gland disorders  
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family practitioner   primary care treatment for families on a continuing basis  
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gastroenterologist   treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders  
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geriatrician   treatment of diseases of old age  
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gynecologist   surgery and treatment for diseases of the female reproductive system  
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hematologist   treatment of blood disorders  
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hospitalist   general medical care of hospitalized patients  
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infectious disease specialist   treatment of diseases caused by microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, others)  
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internist   adult comprehensive care in office of hospital setting  
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nephrologist   treatment of kidney diseases  
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neurologist   treatment of kidney disorders  
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neurosurgeon   surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and nerves  
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obstetrician   treatment of pregnant women; delivery of babies  
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oncologist   diagnosis and treatment of malignant and benign tumors  
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ophthalmologist   surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders  
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orthopedist   surgical treatment of bone, muscle, and joint conditions  
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otolaryngologist   surgical treatment of ear, nose and throat disorders  
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pathologist   diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells  
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pediatrician   treatment of diseases of children  
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physiatrist   treatment to restore function after injury or illness; physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist  
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psychiatrist   treatment of mental disorders  
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pulmonologist   treatment of lung diseases  
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radiologist   examination of x-ray images for diagnosis; interpretation of ultrasound, MRI and nuclear medicine studies  
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radiation oncologist   treatment of disease with high-energy radiation  
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rheumatologist   treatment of systemic diseases affecting joints and muscles  
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thoracic surgeon   surgery on chest organs  
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urologist   surgery on the urinary tract and for treatment of male reproductive disorders  
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