Medical Specialties Flashcards
Cardiologist
A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions of the heart and blood vessels. They help manage heart diseases, heart attacks, and other cardiovascular issues.
Dermatologist
A doctor who focuses on skin, hair, and nail conditions. They treat rashes, acne, eczema, and more serious skin issues like skin cancer.
Endocrinologist
A specialist who treats hormone-related disorders. They help manage conditions like diabetes, thyroid issues, and problems related to growth and metabolism.
Gastroenterologist
A doctor who deals with problems related to the digestive system, including the stomach, intestines, liver, and other related organs. They treat conditions like ulcers, IBS, and liver disease.
Hematologist
A doctor who specializes in blood-related disorders. They diagnose and treat conditions like anemia, blood clots, and leukemia.
Neurologist
A specialist who treats disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. They help patients with conditions like epilepsy, migraines, and Parkinson’s disease.
Oncologist
A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating cancer. They manage a patient’s treatment plan, including chemotherapy and other cancer therapies.
Ophthalmologist
A medical doctor who specializes in eye and vision care. They perform eye exams, treat diseases, and can perform surgery on the eyes.
Orthopedic Surgeon
A doctor who focuses on the bones, joints, ligaments, and muscles. They treat injuries like broken bones and chronic conditions such as arthritis.
Otolaryngologist
A doctor who treats conditions related to the ears, nose, and throat. They also handle issues with related areas like the sinuses and voice box.
Pediatrician
A doctor who provides medical care for infants, children, and teenagers. They diagnose and treat a variety of conditions that affect younger patients.
Psychiatrist
A medical doctor who specializes in mental health. They diagnose and treat mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia, often using both therapy and medication.
Pulmonologist
A doctor who specializes in treating lung and respiratory system conditions, such as asthma, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Radiologist
A specialist who uses imaging techniques like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs to diagnose and sometimes treat conditions. They interpret these images to help other doctors make diagnoses.
Rheumatologist
A doctor who treats autoimmune diseases and disorders of the joints, muscles, and bones, such as arthritis and lupus.
Urologist
A specialist who treats diseases of the urinary tract in both men and women, and conditions affecting the male reproductive system.
Nephrologist
A doctor who specializes in kidney care and treating diseases that affect kidney function, like chronic kidney disease or kidney stones.