Doctor Specialty Definitions Flashcards
Allergists/Immunologists
Treat:
- asthma
- seasonal allergies
- sinusitis
- eczema
- hives
- food allergies
- immune system problems
Anesthesiologists
Provide:
- pre-surgery medical evaluation
- pain control before, during, and after surgery
- anesthesia or sedation for procedures such as MRIs or CT scans
Audiologists
- treatment of hearing disorders
- evaluation of hearing function
- rehabilitation of patients with hearing impairments
Cardiologists
Treat patients with congenital and acquired heart disease
Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Treat various conditions of the intestine, colon, and rectum, including:
- hemorrhoids
- fissures
- colon polyps
Dermatologists
Treat a variety of problems affecting skin (as well as hair/nails), including:
- acne
- eczema
- psoriasis
- skin cancer
- moles
Endocrinologists
Treat a variety of endocrine system or hormone-related disorders, including:
- diabetes
- growth disorders
- abnormal thyroid function
- puberty disorders
Gastroenterologists
Treat gastrointestinal and nutritional disorders such as:
- lactose intolerance
- food allergies
- abdominal pain
- inflammatory bowel disease
- chronic liver disorders
- feeding disorders
Geriatricians
- Treat the elderly
- A family physician or internist with knowledge of the aging process and additional skills in the diagnosis and prevention of illness in the elderly
Hematology & Oncology
Treats patients with blood and platelet disorders and cancers that are treated with a non-surgical therapy, such as:
- bone marrow transplant
- stem cell transplant
- pheresis
- chemotherapy
Hyperbaric Medicine
- Hyperbaric refers to an oxygen therapy that utilizes a special chamber called a hyperbaric chamber
- Used treat a variety of wounds and conditions
Infectious Disease
- Infection control
- Treats infectious diseases, including:
# infections of all medical specialties
# HIV/AIDS
# Hepatitis
# food poisoning
# surgical infections
# pneumonia
Neonatologists
Pediatricians who treat sick newborns
Nephrologists
Treat kidney conditions such as:
- urinary tract infections
- renal insufficiency
- hypertension
- diabetes-related kidney problems
- congenital kidney abnormalities
- kidney stones
Neurologists
Treat people who have:
- epilepsy (seizures)
- severe headaches
- trouble moving their arms or legs
- other problems that can affect the nervous system