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Medical Specialties Flashcards

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Allergist

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Allergist Treats patients who have hypersensitivity to pollens, food, medications, etc.

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Anesthetist

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Anesthetist Administers drugs or gases to produce loss of consciousness or sensation in the pt.

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Cardiologist

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Cardiologist Diagnoses and treats diseases of the heart and blood vessels

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Dermatologist

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Diagnoses and treats disorders of the skin

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Emergency Room Physician

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Diagnoses and treats patients in trauma and emergency situations

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Endocrinologist

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Endocrinologist Diagnoses and treats diseases of the internal glands that secrete hormones

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Family Practitioner

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Specialized in primary health care for all family members

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Gastroenterologist

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Diagnoses and treats diseases of the digestive tract

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Geriatrist

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Geriatrist Diagnoses and treats diseases and problems of aging

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Gynecologist

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Diagnoses and treats disorders and diseases of the female reproductive tract

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Hospitalist

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Provides acute care exclusively to hospitalized patients

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Internist

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Diagnoses and treats medically diseases and disorders of internal organs of adults

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Neonatologist

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Diagnoses and treats disorders of the newborn

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Neurologist

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Diagnoses and treats diseases of the nervous system

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Obstetrician

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Cares for women during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and following delivery

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Oncologist

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Diagnoses and treats cancerous conditions

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Ophthalmologist

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Ophthalmologist Diagnoses and treats diseases and defects of the eye

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Orthopedist

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Diagnoses and treats diseases or fractures of the musculoskeletal system

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Otolaryngologist

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Diagnoses and treats diseases of the ear, nose, and throat

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Pathologist

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Studies cell changes and other alterations of the body caused by disease

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Pediatrician

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Pediatrician Provides preventive care and diagnoses and treats diseases of children

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Physiatrist

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Diagnoses and treats diseases of the neuromusculoskeletal system with physical elements to restore the individual to participation in society

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Proctologist

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Diagnoses and treats diseases of the rectum and anus

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Psychiatrist

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Diagnoses and treats mental illness

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Radiation oncologist

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Treats cancer through the use of radiation

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Radiologist

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Diagnoses and also treats some diseases by using various methods of imaging such as x-ray, ultrasound , radioactive materials, and magnetic resonance

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Surgeon

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Surgeon Treats diseases and injuries by operative methods

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Urologist

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Diagnoses and treats diseases of the male and female urinary tracts and of the male reproductive system

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