medical specialists

cardiologist

treatment of heart disease

cardiovascular surgeon

surgery on the heart and blood vessels

anesthesiologist

administration of agents to prevent pain and unpleasant awareness during surgical and other procedures

allergist

treatment of hypersensitivity reactions

colorectal surgeon

surgery on the colon and rectum

dermatologist

treatment of skin disorders

emergency practitioner

immediate evaluation and treatment of acute injury and illness in a hospital setting

endocrinologist

treatment of endocrine gland disorders

family practitioner

primary care treatment for families on a continuing basis

gastroenterologist

treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders

geriatrician

treatment of diseases of old age

gynecologist

surgery and treatment for diseases of the female reproductive system

hematologist

treatment of blood disorders

hospitalist

general medical care of hospitalized patients

infectious disease specialist

treatment of diseases caused by micro organisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi, others)

internist

adult comprehensive care in office of hospital setting

nephrologist

treatment of kidney diseases

neurologist

treatment of nerve disorders

neurosurgeon

surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and nerves

obstetrician

treatment of pregnant women; delivery of babies

oncologist

diagnosis and treatment of malignant and benign tumors

ophthalmologist

surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders

orthopedist

surgical treatment of bone, muscle, and joint conditions

otolaryngologist

surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders

pathologist

diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells

pediatrician

treatment of diseases of children

psychiatrist

treatment of mental disorders

pulmonologist

treatment of lung diseases

radiologist

examination of x-ray images for diagnosis, interpretation of ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear medicine studies

radiation oncologist

treatment of disease with high energy radiation

rheumatologist

treatment of systematic diseases affecting joints and muscles

thoracic surgeon

surgery on chest organs

urologist

surgery on the urinary tract and for treatment of male reproductive disorders