Medical Specialties Flashcards
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- also known as ENT (ear, nose, and throat)
- physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of disease and disorders of the head and neck
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Otolaryngologist
2
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- physician specializing in th diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the respiratory system
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Pulmonologist
3
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Licensed medical professional who specializes in treating patients who are having difficulty breathing
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respiratory therapist
4
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Performs operations on the organs inside the thorax, or chest, including the heart, lungs, and esophagus
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Thoracic Surgeon