Specialist Care

Question 1

Allergist

Answer 1

Evaluates disorders and diseases of the immune system, including adverse reactions to
medications and food, anaphylaxis, problems related to autoimmune disease, and asthma

Question 2

Anesthesiologist

Answer 2

Manages pain or administers sedation medications during surgical procedures

Question 3

Cardiologist

Answer 3

Diagnoses and treats diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels

Question 4

Dermatologist

Answer 4

Diagnoses and treats skin conditions

Question 5

Endocrinologist

Answer 5

Diagnoses and treats hormonal and glandular conditions; often works with patients who have diabetes

Question 6

Gastroenterologist

Answer 6

Manages diseases of the GI tract (stomach, intestines, esophagus, liver, pancreas, colon, and rectum)

Question 7

Gynecologist

Answer 7

Diagnoses and treats internal reproductive system and fertility disorders

Question 8

Hematologist

Answer 8

Diagnoses and treats blood and blood-producing organs, patients who have anemia, leukemia, and lymphoma

Question 9

Hepatologist

Answer 9

Studies and treats diseases related to the liver, biliary tree, gallbladder, and pancreas

Question 10

Neonatologist

Answer 10

Provides care of newborns, specifically those who are ill or premature

Question 11

Nephrologist

Answer 11

Manages diseases and disorders of the kidney and its associated structures

Question 12

Obstetrician

Answer 12

Provides care of patients during and after pregnancy

Question 13

Oncologist

Answer 13

Treats and provides care for patients who have cancer

Question 14

Ophthalmologist

Answer 14

Diagnoses and treats diseases and conditions of the eye

Question 15

Orthopedist

Answer 15

Treats injuries and diseases of the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments

Question 16

Neurologist

Answer 16

Treats diseases and disorders of the brain and nervous system

Question 17

Otolaryngologist

Answer 17

Treats diseases and conditions of the ear, nose, and throat

Question 18

Pediatrician

Answer 18

Manages newborns to adolescent health

Question 19

Psychiatrist

Answer 19

Diagnoses and treats mental disorders and conditions

Question 20

Radiologist

Answer 20

Uses and interprets imaging to detect abnormalities in the body

Question 21

Urologist

Answer 21

Manages disorders of the urinary tract

Question 22

Acunpuncture

Answer 22

Pricking the skin or tissues with needles to relieve pain and treat various conditions

Question 23

Chiropractic Medicine

Answer 23

Diagnoses and treats pain and overall body function through spinal manipulation and alignment

Question 24

Energy Therapy

Answer 24

Calm method of clearing cellular memory through the human energy field

Question 25

Laboratory Services

Answer 25

Performs diagnostic testing on blood, bodily fluids, and other specimens

Question 26

Diagnostic imaging machines

Answer 26

Takes images of body parts to further diagnose a condition

Question 27

Occupational Therapy

Answer 27

Assist patients who have conditions that disable them and helps to rebuild their disability to a functional level

Question 28

Physical Therapy

Answer 28

Assist patients in regaining mobility and improving strength and range of motion

Question 29

Urgent Care

Answer 29

Provides an alternative to the emergency department

• cost less
• shorter wait time
• conveniently located

Question 30

Ancillary Services

Answer 30

Provides services to meet a specific medical need for a particular population