Lesson 4 medical specialists

Question 1

allergist

Answer 1

treatment of hypersensitive reactions

Question 2

anesthesiologist

Answer 2

administration of medicine for loss of sensation

Question 3

cardiologist

Answer 3

treatment of heart condition

Question 4

cardiovascular surgeon

Answer 4

surgery of the heart and vasculature

Question 5

colorectal surgeon

Answer 5

surgery of the colon

Question 6

dermatologist

Answer 6

management of skin disorders

Question 7

emergency practitioner

Answer 7

eval and treatment of acute injury and illness

Question 8

endocrinologist

Answer 8

treatment of endocrine gland disorders

Question 9

family practitioner

Answer 9

primary care and treatment of families on an ongoing

basis

Question 10

gastroenteriologist

Answer 10

treatment of stomach and intestinal disorder

Question 11

geriatrician

Answer 11

treatment of disease of old age

Question 12

gynecologist

Answer 12

surgery and treatment of the female reproductive

system

Question 13

hematologist

Answer 13

treatment of blood disorders

Question 14

infectious disease specialist

Answer 14

treatment of disease caused by microorganisms

Question 15

internist

Answer 15

internal medicine, physiology, and pathology of

internal organs

Question 16

nephrologist

Answer 16

treatment is kidney disease

Question 17

neurologist

Answer 17

treatment of nerve disorders

Question 18

neurosurgeon

Answer 18

surgery of the brain, spinal cord and nerves

Question 19

obstetrician

Answer 19

treatment of pregnancy; delivery of babies

Question 20

oncologist

Answer 20

medical treatment of malignant and benign tumors

Question 21

ophthalmologist

Answer 21

treatment of eye disorders

Question 22

orthopedist

Answer 22

surgical treatment of bones, joints, and muscles

Question 23

otolaryngologist

Answer 23

treatment of ear, nose, and throat

Question 24

pathologist

Answer 24

diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells

Question 25

pediatrician

Answer 25

treatment of disease in children

Question 26

physical medicine and rehab

Answer 26

treatment to restore function after illness

Question 27

psychiatrist

Answer 27

treatment of mental disorders

Question 28

pulmonologist

Answer 28

treatment of lung disorders

Question 29

radiologist

Answer 29

evaluation of x-rays to diagnosis

Question 30

radiation oncologist

Answer 30

treatment of disease with high radiation

Question 31

rheumatologist

Answer 31

treatment of joint and muscle disorders

Question 32

thoracic surgeon

Answer 32

surgery on chest organs

Question 33

urologist

Answer 33

surgery of the urinary tract