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Family Practitioner

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provides primary care for all members of a family on a continuing basis

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Hospitalist

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specializes in general medicine care of hospitalized patients

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Pediatrician

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diagnoses and treats children’s disorders

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ped/o

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child

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iatr/o

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physician/treatment

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Geriatrician

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treats diseases of old age

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ger/o

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old age

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Surgery

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treating the trauma by manual or operative methods

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radiologist

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specialist who diagnoses patient conditions by interpreting x-ray, ultrasound, and MRIs

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log/o

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knowledge

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radi/o

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relationship to x-rays

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radiographer

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one who records images using x-ray or radiation technology

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Ophthalmologist

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specializes in surgery and medical treatment of disorders of the eye

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psychiatrist

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diagnoses and treats disorders of the mind

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Endocrinologist

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specializes in working with children who have hormone deficiencies

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Orthopedist

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physician who performs surgical operations to treat conditions of musculoskeletal system (aka orthopedic surgeon)

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orth/o

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straight

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ped/o

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foot

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Rheumatologist

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specialist who treats joints and muscle disorders

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Anesthesiologist

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administers drugs to help patients lose sensation during surgery (an-= without, esthesi/o = feeling/perception, log/o= study of)

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esthesi/o

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feeling/perception

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otolaryngologist

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specialize in surgical treatment of the ear, nose and throat

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dermatologist

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treats skin disorders

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oncologist

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deals with benign or malignant tumours

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radiation oncologist

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treats tumours with high-energy radiation

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internist

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provides comprehensive care to adults, focusing on medical treatment, as opposed to surgical treatment of the internal organs (internal medicine)

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pathology

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the diagnosis of the cause and nature of a disease

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pathologist

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uses cellular analysis to diagnose a disease

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infectious disease specialist

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treats diseases caused by microorganisms

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allergist

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treats sensitivity reactions

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pulmonologist

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treat lung disorders

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cardiologist

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physician who specializes in the heart

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cardiovascular surgeon

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performs surgery on the heart and blood vessels

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thoracic surgeon

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performs surgery on any of the chest organs

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hematologist

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physician who treats blood disorders

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urologist

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treats entire urinary tract including male reproductive disorders

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nephrologist

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focuses on kidney disorders

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neurologist

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treats nerve disorders

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neurosurgeon

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specializes in surgery of the nervous system

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gynecologist

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specializes in diseases of female genital tract (gynec/o)

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obstetrician

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specializes in obstetrics; a branch of surgery dealing with pregnancy, labor, and the puerperium

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obstetr/o

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gastroenterologist

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specializes in diseases of the digestive tract

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colorectal surgeon

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provides surgical treatment of disorders affecting colon and rectum

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log/o

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orthodontist

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specializes in diagnosis and treatment of malocclusion and irregularities of the teeth; ie. straightening teeth

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periodontist

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specializes in study and treatment of periodontal disease; especially the gums

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periodontal disease

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disease that surrounds (peri-) the tooth (particularly the gums)

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pedodontist

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dentists who specializes in dental problems affecting children

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ped/o

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gingivitis

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inflammation of the gums

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HAART

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highly active antiretroviral therapy

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iatr/o

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rehabilitation specialist

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specialist in treatment to restore function after illness

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odont/o

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optometrist

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non medical specialist that examines and test eyes and prescribes corrective lenses and treats eye disorders

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optician

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non medical specialist that grind lenses and fills prescriptions for eye glasses

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internal medicine

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specializes in diagnosis and treatment with drugs versus surgery

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