Specialist Care Flashcards

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Allergist

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

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Anesthesiologist

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Manages pain or administers sedation medications during surgical procedures

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Cardiologist

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

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Dermatologist

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Diagnoses and treats skin conditions

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Endocrinologist

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

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Gastroenterologist

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

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Gynecologist

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Diagnoses and treats internal reproductive system and fertility disorders

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Hematologist

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

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Hepatologist

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

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Neonatologist

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

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Nephrologist

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Manages diseases and disorders of the kidney and its associated structures

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Obstetrician

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Provides care of patients during and after pregnancy

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Oncologist

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Treats and provides care for patients who have cancer

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Ophthalmologist

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Diagnoses and treats diseases and conditions of the eye

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Orthopedist

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

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Neurologist

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Treats diseases and disorders of the brain and nervous system

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Otolaryngologist

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

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Pediatrician

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Manages newborns to adolescent health

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Psychiatrist

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Diagnoses and treats mental disorders and conditions

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Radiologist

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Uses and interprets imaging to detect abnormalities in the body

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Urologist

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Manages disorders of the urinary tract

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Acunpuncture

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

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Chiropractic Medicine

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

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Energy Therapy

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Calm method of clearing cellular memory through the human energy field

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Laboratory Services
Performs diagnostic testing on blood, bodily fluids, and other specimens
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Diagnostic imaging machines
Takes images of body parts to further diagnose a condition
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Occupational Therapy
Assist patients who have conditions that disable them and helps to rebuild their disability to a functional level
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Physical Therapy
Assist patients in regaining mobility and improving strength and range of motion
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Urgent Care
Provides an alternative to the emergency department - cost less - shorter wait time - conveniently located
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Ancillary Services
Provides services to meet a specific medical need for a particular population