Studied by 22 people
anesthesiologist
Administration of medications to cause loss of sensation or feeling during surgery or treatments
Cardiologist
DX + TX of heart and blood vessels
Emergency Physician
Acute (sudden, onset, severe) illness or injury
Dermatologist
Diseases of the skin, hair, and nails
Acupuncturist
Insert very thin needles into specific points along the medians (pathways) in the body to stimulate and balance the flow of energy
Chiropractor
(Not a medical doctor) align your spine
Dentist
Specializes in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disease of the teeth and gums
Endocrinologist
Diseases of the endocrine glands + hormones
Gastroenterologist
Diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestine
General/family practice (PCP-Primary care provider)
Promote wellness, treat illness, or injury in all age groups
Gynecologist
Diseases of female reproductive organs
Internist
Diseases of internal organs (Lungs, heart, glands, intestines, kidneys)
Hematologist
Dx + Tx blood disorders
Pathologist
Dx by studying organs, tissues, and cells
neurologist
disorders of the brain and nervous system
obstetrician
Pregnancy and childbirth
Oncologist
diagnosis and treatment of tumors (cancer)
Ophthalmologist
Diseases and disorders of the eye
optometrist
Specializes in dx + tx of vision defects
optician
Makes or sells lenses, eyeglasses, and other optical supplies
orthopedist
diseases and disorders of muscle and bones
Otolaryngologist
diseases of ear, nose, and throat (ENT)
Pharmacist
Dispenses medication per written orders
pediatrician
diseases and disorders of children (infants-18)
Plastic surgeon
corrective surgery to repair injured or malformed body parts
Proctologist
Diseases of the lower parts of the large intestine
psychiatrist
diseases and disorders of the mind
Radiologist
Use of x rays and radiation diagnose and treat diseases
sports medicine
Prevention and treatment of injuries sustained in athletic events
surgeon
surgery to correct deformities or treat injuries or disease
Urologist
Diseases of the kidney, bladder, or urinary system
