Medical Assistant-Medical Specialists

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Allergist

They treat/diagnose individuals with allergies, asthma, etc.

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Anesthesiologist

They specialize in anesthesia, pain management, and critical care.

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Cardiologist

They specialize in diagnosing/treating heart and heart vessel conditions.

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Dermatologist

They specialize in treating/diagnosing skin, hair, and nail conditions.

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Endocrinologist

They treat/diagnose conditions relating to hormones and the endocrine system.

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Gastroenterologist

They diagnose/treat conditions with the digestive system.

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Gynecologist

They specialize in taking care of the female reproductive system, and diagnosing/treating conditions related to it.

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Hematologist

They specialize in treating/diagnosing conditions with blood disorders and diseases of the bone marrow and lymphatic system.

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Neonatologist

They specialize in taking care of premature babies or that are ill.

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Nephrologist

They specialize in treating/diagnosing conditions with the kidney.

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Obstetrician

They specialize in taking care of prenatal women.

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Oncologist

They specialize in diagnosing/treating cancer.

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Opthalmologist

They specialize in diagnosing/treating for vision and the eye.

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Orthopedist

They treat and diagnose musculoskeletal system disorders (muscles, bones, joints)

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Otolaryngologist

They treat and diagnose conditions in your ears, nose, and throat.

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Neurologist

They specialize in treating/diagnosing conditions with the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

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Pathologist

They study and diagnose diseases by examining tissues, cells, and bodily fluids.

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Pediatrician

They specialize in the health and care of infants to adolescents by focusing on preventing, diagnosing, and treating illnesses, injuries, and developmental disorders in kids.

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Psychiatrist

They diagnose/treat/prevent mental health conditions.

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Radiologist

They specialize in examining medical pictures to diagnose/treat diseases and injuries.

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Urologist

They treat and diagnose urinary tract and male reproductive organ conditions.

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General Practitioner

Primary care doctors who care for their patients, they can specialize in an area.

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Family Practitioner

They provide continuous healthcare to individuals and families.

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Internist

They prevent/diagnose/treat diseases in adults.

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Emergency Medicine

They take care of patients with illnesses that are not too critical, or require immediate medical attention.

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General Surgery

They do surgery regarding abdominal organs.

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Geriatric Medicine

They focus on unique healthcare of old people.

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Genetics

Is the study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation.

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Neurosurgery

They do surgery on the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, spine, peripheral nerves)

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Diagnostic Radiology

a medical specialty focused on using medical imaging to diagnose diseases and injuries

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Nuclear medicine

They use radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases.

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Obstetrics

The branch of surgery and medicine with childbirth.

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Occupational medicine

a medical specialty focused on the health, safety, and performance of workers

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Plastic Surgery

Surgical specialty that repairs, reconstructs, or replaces physical defects or deformities of the body, both for appearance and function

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Public Health

the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized efforts and informed choices of society

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Radiation Oncology

Radiation Oncology

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Respiratory Oncology

Respiratory Oncology

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Rheumatology

a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases