Medical Specialists

Family Practice

• Medical doctors that treat all conditions and age
    groups

•  Also called general practitioners or primary care physicians by insurance companies

• Refers patients to specialists for specific diseases requiring specialized care

Allergist

Diagnoses and treats people with hypersensitivity to substances such as drugs, chemicals, and elements in nature

Anesthesiologist

Administers medications that alter sensation and feelings during surgery

Bariatrics

Medical and surgical treatment of obesity

Cardiologist

Diagnoses and treats diseases of the heart and blood vessels

Dermatologist

Diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin, hair, and nails

Doctor of Osteopathy

Uses eyes and hands to identify structural problems and promote natural healing

Emergency Medicine Physician

• Works in hospital emergency rooms

• Diagnoses and treats medical crises and accidents

Endocrinologist

Diagnoses and treats disorders of the endocrine system, which regulates many body functions

Gastroenterologist

Diagnoses and treats disorders related to the stomach, intestines, and other organs

Gerontologist

Diagnoses and treats problems and diseases affecting older adults

Gynecologist

Diagnoses and treats diseases of the female reproductive system

Internist

 Diagnoses and treats problems related to internal organs

Nephrologist

Studies, manages, and diagnoses diseases of the kidney

Neurologist

Diagnoses and treats disorders and diseases of the nervous system

Obstetrician

Studies pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum

Oncologist

Identifies and treats patients with cancer

Ophthalmologist

Diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the eye

Orthopedist

Diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of muscles and bones

Otorhinolaryngololist

Diagnoses and treats ear, nose, and throat disorders

Pathologist

Studies bodily changes produced by disease processes

Pediatrician

 Diagnoses and treats childhood diseases

Physiatrist

Diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders with physical therapy

Podiatrist

Treats disorders of the foot

Plastic Surgeon

Performs reconstruction, correction, and improvement of body structures

Radiologist/Nuclear Medicine

Uses x-rays and radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases 

Sports Medicine

Subspecialty of medicine dealing with treatment and preventative care of athletes

Surgeon

Uses hands and instruments to diagnose, correct, and treat injuries, diseases, and deformities

Urologist

Diagnoses and treats diseases of the kidneys, bladder, and urinary system