Health Professionals
oncologist
a doctor who treats cancer
dental hygienist
a health-care professional who provides preventive dental care
orthodontist
a doctor who prevents and corrects misalignment of the teeth
obstetrician
a doctor who provides medical care for women during and after pregnancy
internist
a doctor who provides primary care for adults while treating problems of the internal organs
pediatrician
a doctor who provides primary care for infants and children
family practitioner
a doctor who provides primary care for people of all ages
hematologist
a doctor who treats blood diseases and disorders
orthopedist
a doctor who treats bone and joint injuries and disorders
cardiologist
a doctor who treats disease and disorders of cardiovascular system, particularly the heart
gastroenterologist
a doctor who treats diseases and disorders of the digestive system
endocrinologist
a doctor who treats diseases and disorders of the endocrine system
urologist
a doctor who treats diseases and disorders of the urinary system
dentist
a doctor who treats diseases of the teeth and gums
ophthalmologist
a doctor who treats eye diseases and disorders and performs eye surgery
nephrologist
a doctor who treats kidney disease
chiropractor
a doctor who treats musculoskeletal injuries and disorders
dermatologist
a doctor who treats skin diseases and disorders
dietitian
a health-care professional who assesses the food intake and medical needs of a person and helps the person design a diet to ensure that he receives roper nutrition
EMT-Paramedic
an emergency medical technician who can also provide emergency advanced life support for sock or injured victim
EMT
emergency medical technician; provides first aid and emergency care for sick or injured
neurologist
a doctor who treats diseases and disorders of the nervous system
