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Definitions of Medical Specialties
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Definitions of Medical Specialties
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- Addiction medicine specialist - Specializes in the medical management of patients with substance abuse problems
- Allergist - Specializes in the hypersensitivity of body cells to a specific substance, resulting in various reactions
- Anesthesiologist - Specializes in sedation
- Bariatric medicine specialist - Treats obesity and its associated conditions
- Cardiologist - Specializes in the structures, functions and disorders of the heart
- Dermatologist - Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin
- Endocrinologist - Specializes in the glands and hormones, as well as in diabetes and related disorders
- Family medicine physician - A primary care physician who provides a full range of preventive, diagnostic and treatment services to all age groups
- Gastroenterologist - Specializes in the disorders of the digestive system and diseases of the stomach and intestines
- Geriatrician - A primary care physician who specializes in the diseases and problems of the elderly
- Gynecologist - Specializes in the care and treatment of women's diseases, including reproductive functions
- Hematologist - Treats diseases of the blood and blood-making tissues
- Hepatologist - Treats diseases of the liver, such as hepatitis
- Hospitalist - A specially trained physician who, in consultation with a patient's own doctor, provides care in the hospital from admission to discharge
- Infectious disease specialist - Specializes in the study of causes of infections
- Internist - A primary care physician who provides a full range of preventive, diagnostic and treatment services to adults
- Nephrologist - Specializes in treatment of the kidneys, especially their functions or diseases
- Neurologist - Specializes in treatment of diseases and disorders of the nervous system
- Obstetrician - Manages and administers the care of women before and during childbirth
- Oncologist - Specializes in diseases of abnormal tissue growth, such as cancer
- Ophthalmologist - Specializes in anatomy, physiology, diseases and refractive errors of the eye
- Orthopedist - Specializes in the treatment of deformities, diseases and injuries to the bones, joints and muscles
- Otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist) - Specializes in ear, nose and throat problems, medically and surgically
- Pain management specialist - Provides comprehensive evaluation and treatment of patients with chronic pain as a result of injury or illness
- Pediatrician - Specializes in the treatment and care of children, adolescents and teenagers
- Podiatrist - Specializes in the care of the feet, along with treatment and prevention of foot disorders
- Psychiatrist - Specializes in the diagnosis and medical treatment of behavioral health disorders
- Pulmonologist - Specializes in the medical treatment of disorders of the lungs
- Rheumatolgist - Specializes in the treatment of diseases of the joints, such as arthritis
- Surgeon - Performs operations or treats injuries or diseases responsive to operative or manual treatment; there are many subspecialties to address specific bodily functions requiring surgery
- Urologist - Specializes in the study, diagnosis and treatment of the urinary tract in men and women and in the genital organs of men
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