Patient Care Specialist

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