Medical Specialties Flashcards
Allergist
Treatment of hypersensitivity reactions
Cardiologist
Treatment of heart disease
Geriatrician
Treatment of diseases of old age
Oncologist
Diagnosis and treatment of malignant and benign tumors
Pathologist
Diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells
Radiation oncologist
Treatment of disease with high-energy radiation
Urologist
Surgery on the urinary tract
Treatment of male reproductive disorders
Anesthesiologist
Administration of agents to prevent pain and unpleasant awareness during surgical and other procedures
Cardiovascular surgeon
Surgery on the heart and blood vessels
Colorectal surgeon
Surgery on the colon and rectum
Dermatologist
Treatment of skin disorders
Emergency practitioner
Immediate evaluation and treatment of acute injury and illness in a hospital setting
Endocrinologist
Treatment of endocrine gland disorders
Family practitioner
Primary care treatment for families on a continuing basis
Gastroenterologist
Treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders
Gynecologist
Surgery and treatment for diseases of the female reproductive system
Hematologist
Treatment of blood disorders
Hospitalist
General medical care of hospitalized patients
Infectious disease specialist
Treatment of diseases caused by micro-organisms
Internist
Adult comprehensive care in office of hospital setting
Nephrologist
Treatment of kidney diseases
Neurologist
Treatment of nerve disorders
Neurosurgeon
Surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and nerves
Obstetrician
Treatment of pregnant women and delivery of babies
