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Medical Specialties Flashcards

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Allergist

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Treatment of hypersensitivity reactions

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Cardiologist

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Treatment of heart disease

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Geriatrician

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Treatment of diseases of old age

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Oncologist

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Diagnosis and treatment of malignant and benign tumors

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Pathologist

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Diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells

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Radiation oncologist

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Treatment of disease with high-energy radiation

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Urologist

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Surgery on the urinary tract

Treatment of male reproductive disorders

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Anesthesiologist

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Administration of agents to prevent pain and unpleasant awareness during surgical and other procedures

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Cardiovascular surgeon

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Surgery on the heart and blood vessels

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Colorectal surgeon

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Surgery on the colon and rectum

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Dermatologist

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Treatment of skin disorders

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Emergency practitioner

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Immediate evaluation and treatment of acute injury and illness in a hospital setting

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Endocrinologist

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Treatment of endocrine gland disorders

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Family practitioner

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Primary care treatment for families on a continuing basis

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Gastroenterologist

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Treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders

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Gynecologist

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Surgery and treatment for diseases of the female reproductive system

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Hematologist

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Treatment of blood disorders

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Hospitalist

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General medical care of hospitalized patients

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Infectious disease specialist

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Treatment of diseases caused by micro-organisms

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Internist

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Adult comprehensive care in office of hospital setting

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Nephrologist

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Treatment of kidney diseases

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Neurologist

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Treatment of nerve disorders

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Neurosurgeon

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Surgery on the brain, spinal cord, and nerves

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Obstetrician

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Treatment of pregnant women and delivery of babies

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Ophthalmologist

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Surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders

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Orthopedist

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Surgical treatment of bone, muscle, and joint conditions

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Otolaryngologist

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Surgical treatment of ear, nose, and throat disorders

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Pediatrician

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Treatment of children’s diseases

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Physiatrist

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Treatment to restore function after injury or illness

Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist

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Psychiatrist

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Treatment of mental disorders

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Pulmonologist

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Treatment of lung diseases

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Radiologist

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Examination of x-ray images for diagnosis

Interpretation of ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear medicine studies

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Rheumatologist

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Treatment of systemic diseases affecting joints and muscles

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Thoracic surgeon

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Surgery on chest organs

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