Allied Health Professionals

Allergist

Physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies.

Anesthesiologist

Physician specializing in the administration of anesthetics, substances that produce a temporary loss of sensation.

Allergist

Physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of allergies.

Anesthesiologist

Physician specializing in the administration of anesthetics, substances that produce a temporary loss of sensation.

Audiologist

Person specializing in the identification, evaluation, and non-surgical treatment of hearing disorders.

Cardiologist

Physicians specializing in diseases of the heart.

Cardiovascular Surgeon

Physician specializing in the surgical treatment of heart and vascular conditions.

Chiropractor

Person who specializes in the treatment of disorders by physically manipulating the vertebral column.

Colorectal Surgeon

Physician specializing in the surgical treatment of disorders of the colon and rectum.

Dentist

Person specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the teeth.

Dermatologist

Physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions.

Electroencephalographic Technologist

Person trained to run electroencephalograms (EEGs).

Electroencephalogram

EEG

EEG

Electroencephalogram

Emergency Medical Technician

Person trained to provide emergency care to sick or injured patients being transported to a hospital.

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Physician specializing in the treatment of trauma and sudden (emergency) medical conditions.

Endocrinologist

Physician specializing in diseases of the endocrine system.

Epidemiologist

Physician or other person specializing in studying factors that affect the frequency and distribution of disease.

Family Practitioner

Physician who provides comprehensive medical care for individuals of all ages, often for all members of the families they serve.

Gastroenterologist

Physician specializing in diseases of the digestive organs, especially the stomach and intestines.

General Practitioner

Primary care physician who provides ongoing, comprehensive medical care and office treatment.

General Surgeon

Physician specializing in the use of a wide variety of surgical techniques to treat disease.

Geriatrician

Physician specializing in the treatment of elderly individuals.

Gerontologist

Physician or other person specializing in the treatment of elderly individuals.

Gynecologist

Physician specializing in disorders of the female reproductive system.

Hematologist

Physician specializing in the diseases of the blood.

Histologic Technician

Person trained to prepare tissue samples for examination by a physician or pathologist.

Histologist

Physician or other person specializing in the study of tissues.

Immunologist

Physician specializing in diseases related to the functioning of the immune system.

Infectious Disease Specialist

Physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.

Internist

Physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of diseases in adults; often provide primary care.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Nurse who is trained to provide basic care for patients under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse.

Medical Technologist

Person trained in the theory and practice of complex as well as routine clinical laboratory procedures.

Medical Transcriptionist

Person who transcribes medical dictation describing patients’ histories and care.

Midwife

Person trained to provide information and care throughout pregnancy, supervise labor and delivery, and provide postpartum care.

Neonatologist

Physician specializing in the care of infants from birth to 4 weeks of age.

Nephrologist

Physician specializing in diseases of the kidneys.

Neurologist

Physician specializing in neurologic diseases that are treated by non-surgical techniques.

Neurosurgeon

Physician specializing in neurologic diseases that are treated surgically.

Nuclear Medicine Physician

Physician specializing in the use of radioactive materials to diagnose and treat disease.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

Person trained to perform nuclear medicine procedures under the supervision of a physician.

Nursing Assistant

Person who performs routine patient care tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Obstetrician

Physician specializing in pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and medical care during the immediate postpartum period.

Occupational Therapist

Person who specializes in the rehabilitation of people disabled by illness or injury, usually with the goal of helping them regain sufficient muscular control to perform routine tasks.

Oncologist

Physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of tumors.

Ophthalmologist

Physician specializing in diseases of the eye.

Optometrist

Doctor of optometry; person trained and licensed to test visual acuity and to prescribe corrective lenses.

Pathologist

Physician specializing in the diagnosis of disease by means of clinical and laboratory studies of tissues and cells.

Pediatrician

Physician specializing in the treatment of children.

Periodontist

Dentist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the structures that support the teeth, such as the gums.

Pharmacist

Person professionally trained to prepare and dispense drugs.

Physiatrist

Person specializing in the rehabilitation of individuals debilitated by illness or injury.

Physical Therapist

Person who specializes in the treatment of muscle injuries and other disorders by physical methods such as exercise and massage.

Plastic Surgeon

Physician specializing in the surgical repair or reconstruction of organs or other parts of the body.

Proctologist

Physician specializing in diseases of the rectum and anus.

Psychiatrist

Physician specializing in mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.

Psychologist

Doctor (PhD) who specializes in the non-medical treatment of emotional disorders.

Pulmonologist

Physician specializing in diseases of the lungs.

Radiation Oncologist

Physician specializing in the use of radiation to diagnose and treat tumors, especially cancers.

Radiation Therapy Technologist

Person trained to deliver courses of radiation treatment prescribed by a radiologist.

Radiologic Technologist

Person trained to perform diagnostic tests involving radiation and to deliver courses of radiation.

Radiologist

Physician specializing in the use of radioactive materials, radiation, and other imaging techniques to diagnose and treat disease.

Registered Nurse

Nurse who is registered and licensed to provide information and care to patients.

Respiratory Therapist

Person trained in the treatment, management, and care of patients with respiratory disorders.

Rheumatologist

Physician specializing in diseases of the joints.

Sports Medicine Specialist

Physician specializing in fitness and in the prevention and treatment of sports-related (muscle and bone) injuries.

Surgeon

Physician specializing in general surgery or the surgical treatment of disorders of particular body systems.

Surgical Technologist

Person who assists surgeons and others during surgery.

Thoracic Surgeon

Physician specializing in surgical procedures involving organs of the chest (i.e., the heart and lungs).

Urologist

Physician specializing in disorders of the urinary system and the male reproductive system.

Vascular Surgeon

Physician specializing in surgical procedures involving the vasculature.