Doctors

Rheumatologist

A physician responsible forhandling autoimmune disorders and allergic conditions.

Forensic psychiatrist

Studies correlation between psychology and crime

Diagnostician

Studies the medical symptoms and reports of patients to diagnose the disease.

Sexual medicine practitioner

Studies, treats and diagnoses disorders related to sex

Immunologist

This is a doctor responsible for studying everything about the immune system and treats any diseases related.

Clinical Neurophysiologist

This is a doctor that diagnoses any problem dealing with the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous system with the aid of electrophysiological tests.

Dermatologist

This is a doctor that treats any ailment related to the skin and its appendages such as hair, nails etc.

Ophthalmologist

This is a doctor that treats eyes and various eye defects, blindness and performs different eye surgeries.

Pediatric Cardiologist

Treats and diagnoses heart complication in infants.

Pediatric oncologist

Treats cancer in children

Primatologist

If someone is having a high risk pregnancy, this is the doctor who should be consulted for special care and treatment.

Pathologists

Specialist scientists who are doctors that study abnormalities in living organisms and study DNA, tissue, blood and other various human and animal cells. They are also responsible for performing autopsies on dead bodies to determine the cause of death.

Radiation oncologist

Specializes in treating cancer using radiation

Opthalmologist

Specializes in treating eye vision, and performing simple eye surgeries

Neurosurgeons

These are the specialist doctors who carry out surgeries on central and peripheral nervous system diseases and the brain.

Internal Medicine Specialists

These doctors are responsible for diagnosing any illnesses and managing them with nonsurgical treatment. These are usually unusual or serious diseases.

Internists

These doctors focus on medicines related to adults and have special expertise in the areas related to the prevention and treatment of adult diseases.

Emergency Doctors

These doctors handle trauma and emergency conditions in the Emergency room (ER) and are available at all times. Emergencies treated may vary from poisoning to broken bones, burns, heart attack concussions, accident trauma etc.

Psychiatrists

These doctors specialize in mental illnesses and will study, diagnoses and counsel and treat mental illnesses such as Bipolar, dementia, depression, Alzheimer's etc.

Cardiovascular Surgeon

This doctor carries out surgical and invasive techniques dealing with cardiovascular diseases.

Thoracic Oncologist

This doctor deals with cancer of the lungs, esophagus and chest.

Hepatologists

This doctor is responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases of the liver.

Neurologist

This doctor studies various brain disorders, such as, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.

ENT Specialist

This doctor treats problems with the ear, nose and throat. An ENT surgeon would be a specialist who will be performing surgeries on these parts of the anatomy.

Reproductive Endocrinologist

This doctor treats various reproductive problems that include sexual disorders and infertility problems etc.

Audiologist

This is a doctor who handles problems with hearing. These doctors also help hearing impaired children learn to communicate.

Allergist

This is a doctor who helps with allergies. Any allergies you may have, such as, hay fever or asthma will be checked out by this doctor.

Epidemiologists

This is a doctor who specializes in epidemic illnesses which are highly viral. They are more of scientists who identify new diseases, virus mutations and develop cures and modes of prevention of diseases with vaccinations, etc.

Nephrologists

This is a specialist doctor that treats kidney diseases and renal problems with treatments such as dialysis.

Podiatrists

This is a specialist doctor who treats disorders of the foot and ankle.

Obstetrician

This is a sub specialization in the gynecological field of study and handles various aspects of the female reproductive system, such as, childbirth, caesareans etc.

Anesthesiologist

This is the doctor that helps you to sleep through painful operations and medical diagnoses. They are responsible for administering the anesthesia and be present during surgeries to help in complications arising from anesthesia medications.

Endocrinologist

Thyroid problems, hormone problems or any problems with the endocrine system is handled by an endocrinologist.

Periodontist

Treats dental problems related to teeth supporting structures

Geriatrician

Treats geriatrics (old people) related health complications

Pediatric Endocrinologist

Treats hormone and gland problems in infants, children and adolescents

Nephrologist

Treats kidney diseases and ailments

Intensive Care Specialist

Treats life threatening conditions in need of invasive monitoring and organ support

Fertility specialist

Treats problems with infertility menopause sexual disorders and hormonal imbalance

Rectal/ Colon surgeon

Undertakes surgical procedures to correct rectal, colon and anal disorders

Veterinarian

While other doctors are responsible for treating humans, the veterinarians are responsible for the treatment of sick animals.

Physiologists

A physiologist is a life science doctor who specializes in physiology and help rehabilitate.

Plastic Surgeon

A plastic surgeon is a doctor that can transplant skin, muscles or change the structure of a face or other body parts for cosmetic and reconstructive purposes.

Neuropsychiatrist

Specializes in mental and brain health

Physiatrist

The doctor whose specialty is medicine and rehabilitation of the body and muscles.

Pale pathologist

A doctor that studies ancient diseases.

Vascular Medical Specialist

Offers treatment for vascular diseases related to arteries, lymphatic system and veins

Pediatrician

This is a doctor who treats children for any illness from birth to adolescent.

Cardiologist

A cardiologist is certified to treat any problem dealing with heart diseases and cardiovascular diseases.

Gastroenterologist

A doctor for illnesses related todigestive system including the common problem of gastritis and acid reflux.

Neonatologist

A doctor for new-born babies, premature or critically ill babies.

Parasitologist

A doctor that is responsible for study of parasites, their pathology and parasitic diseases and treatment of these diseases.

Pulmonologist

A doctor who is responsible for diagnosing and treats lung conditions and treating or managing critical care patients admitted in the ICU with ventilator support.

Medical Geneticist

A doctor who is responsible for testing, identifying and treating patients with genetic diseases and disorders.

Radiologists

A doctor who specializes in use of X-rays or other imaging technologies in order to diagnose various illnesses.

Family Practitioner

A family physician is the neighborhood doctor who is general physician treating illnesses and medical issues of all sorts, at all ages & medical non-emergency conditions. If the condition is serious they will refer to a specialist relevant to the field of the illness.

Microbiologist

A microbiologist is a doctor who studies the causes, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases where microbes are involved.

Surgeon

A surgeon is a doctor that specializes in surgical operations and will have their own specialties such as orthopedic, ENT, brain, nuro, cardiovascular, maxillo-facial surgery, plastic surgery, and transplant surgery.

Internal Medical Doctor

Deals in Adult medicine, treatment and prevention of adult diseases.

Surgical oncologist

Deals with administering surgical procedures to treat cancer. Uses biopsy to diagnose cancer. Removes tumors and cancerous tissues

Geriatric psychiatrist

Deals with mental complications in elderly individuals

Plastic Surgeon

If you are not happy with how you look, a plastic surgeon can change your appearance by performing cosmetic surgery on you.

Orthopedic Surgeon

If you suffer from arthritis and osteoporosis and other bone related illnesses, or broken bones, an orthopedic surgeon needs to be consulted.

Emergency Doctor

On call 24/7 and specializes with emergency room practice.

Medical oncologist

Oversees the general care of cancer patients. Coordinates treatment with the other specialists

Palliative Care Specialist

Reduces the suffering and improves the life of patients in pain

Dentist

Any dental problem from tooth decay to dentures to retainers are handled by a dentist. They also treat any gum diseases and oral defects.

General Psychiatrist

Any person with mental illnesses such as, schizophrenia, depression and anxiety problems is treated by the general psychiatrist.

Gynecologist

Any problems with the female reproductive system is referred to and treated by a gynecologist.

Urologist

Any urinary problems and urinary tract infections are treated by an urologist.

Hematologist

Blood and its diseases is studied by a hematologist.

Orthopedist

Broken bones from falls or osteoporosis is treated by an orthopedist.

Hospitalist

Cares for hospitalized patients.

Andrologists

An andrologist is a specialist doctor that helps in diagnosing and treating male reproductive system disorders.

Infectious Disease Specialist

An IDS studies and treats diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites and will identify outbreaks of epidemics and pandemic situations.

Oncologist

An oncologist is a specialist physician that diagnose and treat cancer patients with drugs, chemotherapy, radiation and where needed, surgical interventions.