Medical Specialist

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Cardiologist

A physician specializing in the study of the heart, its physiology, & its functions.

Oncologist

A specialist who manages and cares for people diagnosed with cancer including the application of chemotherapy.

Neurosurgeon

A surgeon who specializes in surgery of the nervous system, particularly the brain and spinal cord

Surgeon

a medical practitioner qualified to practice surgery.

Pediatrician-

a medical practitioner specializing in children and their diseases

Urologist

a doctor who specializes in the study or treatment of the function and disorders of the urinary system

Psychiatrist

a medical practitioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness

Radiologist

a person who uses X-rays or other high-energy radiation, especially a doctor specializing in radiology.

Optometrist

a person whose job is to examine people's eyes to find out if they need eyeglasses or medical treatment.

Rhinologist

a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nose.

Pharmacologist

a scientist who conducts research experiments and tests drugs to study their effects on animals and humans

Pathologist

a scientist who studies the causes and effects of diseases, especially one who examines laboratory samples of body tissue for diagnostic or forensic purposes.

Otorhinolaryngologist

a specialist in the disorders of the ear or nose or throat

Podiatrist

also known as a podiatric physician or surgeon. Podiatrists diagnose and treat conditions of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg

Psychologist

an expert or specialist in psychology.

Rheumatologist

an internist or pediatrician, who received further training in the diagnosis (detection) and treatment of musculoskeletal disease and systemic autoimmune conditions commonly referred to as rheumatic diseases.

Orthotics

an orthotist is the primary medical clinician responsible for the prescription, manufacture and management of orthoses. An orthosis may be used to: Control, guide, limit and/or immobilize an extremity, joint or body segment for a particular reason. To restrict movement in a given direction.

Gynecologist

is a doctor who treats medical conditions and diseases that affect women and female reproductive organs. (Gynecologists are also trained in obstetrics - the care of women going through pregnancy and childbirth, which overlaps with gynecology.

Pharmacist

is a member of the health care team directly involved with patient care. Pharmacists undergo university-level education to understand the biochemical mechanisms and actions of drugs, drug uses, therapeutic roles, side effects, potential drug interactions, and monitoring parameters.

Immunologist

is a person who studies the immune system, either in humans or animals. The immune system is the body's defense against disease..

Hematologist

is a specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases. The medical aspect of hematology is concerned with the treatment of blood disorders and malignancies, including types of hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma and prevention of blood-related disorders

Geriatrician

is a specialty that focuses on health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults

Neonatologist

is a subspecialty of pediatrics that consists of the medical care of newborn infants, especially the ill or premature newborn infant. It is a hospital-based specialty, and is usually practiced in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).

Otolaryngologist

is a surgical subspecialty doctor within medicine that deals with conditions of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and related structures of the head and neck.

Anesthesiologist/anesthetist

A physician specializing in anesthesiology, (a medical specialist who administers anesthetics)

Dermatologist

A physician specializing in the skin & its properties of health & disease. (diagnosis & treatment of cutaneous disease & related systemic diseases.)

Obstetrician

A physician who specialises in childbirth and care for women undergoing childbirth

Gastroenterologist

A physician who specializes in diseases of the stomach, intestine and associated organs.

Endocrinologist

A physician who specializes in the endocrine system & its disorders. (Hormones & endocrine system & their role)

Neurologist

A doctor who specializes in neurology is called a neurologist. The neurologist treats disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, such as: Cerebrovascular disease, such as stroke. Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis.

Chiropractor

A health professional trained in chiropractic; chiropractors do not perform surgery or prescribe drugs.

Ophthalmologist

A medical practitioner who specialises in the care and disorder of the eye.

Nephrologist

A medical practitioner who specializes in kidney function and diseases.

Nutritionist

An expert in the field of food and nutrition whom specialize in creating dietary plans for patients who seek nutritional balance in everyday meals

Orthopedist

An orthopedic surgeon, a physician who corrects congenital or functional abnormalities of the bones with surgery, casting, and bracing.


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