Doctor Who? (A guide to medical specialties)

  • Anesthesiologist- specialist in the use of drugs and anesthesia.
  • Cardiologist- treats diseases of the heart and circulatory system
  • Dermatologist- treats diseases of the skin
  • Gastroenterologist- treats diseases of the digestive system
  • Geriatrician- treats diseases of old age
  • Gynecologist- treats diseases of the female reproduction system
  • Family Practitioner- specialist in general medicine who treats people of all ages
  • Immunologist- treats diseases of the immune system as well as allergies
  • Internal Medicine Specialist- treats diseases of the human body in adults
  • Nephrologist- treats diseases of the kidney
  • Neurologist- treats diseases of the nervous system.
  • Obstetrician- treats pregnant woman
  • Oncologist- treats cancer · Ophthalmologist- treats dieses of the eye
  • Orthopedist- treats diseases of the bones
  • Otolaryngologist- treats disease of the ears, nose and throat
  • Pediatrician- treats diseases in children up to 18 years of age.
  • Physiatrist- specialist in rehabilitation medicine
  • Podiatrist- treats disease of the feet · Psychiatrist- specialist in mental health
  • Pulmonologist- treats diseases of the repertory system
  • Radiologist- specialist in treating with radiation and interpreting radiographic studies
  • Rhumatologist- treats diseases of the joints and connective tissue
  • Urologist- treats diseases of the male and female urinary system and male reproductive system.

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