Specialities

Question 1

Anaesthetists

Answer 1

Provide anaesthesia to patients for operations or procedures; their role extends to pain management and intensive care.

Question 2

Allergists

Answer 2

Allergist or Immunologists focus on preventing and treating allergic diseases and conditions.

Question 3

Dermatologists

Answer 3

Focus on diseases and conditions of the skin, nails and hair.

Question 4

Opthalmologists

Answer 4

Specialise in eye and vision care. Treat diseases and conditions of the eye and can perform eye surgery.

Question 5

Obstetricians/Gyneacologists

Answer 5

Provide preventative care and disease management for female health conditions: Female reproductive health, pregnancy, infertility, menopause and etc…

Question 6

Cardiologists

Answer 6

Focus on the cardiovascular system, including heart and blood vessels. Treat many cardiovascular conditions I.e: high blood pressure; high cholesterol; congestive heart failure and etc…

Question 7

Endocrinologists

Answer 7

Treat disorders and conditions that affect the endocrine system; glands which release hormones. Conditions like: diabetes, thyroid conditions, infertility and adrenal gland conditions.

Question 8

Gastroenterologists

Answer 8

Focus on the digestive system.

Question 9

Nephrologists

Answer 9

Focus on kidney care and conditions that affect the kidney.

Question 10

Urologists

Answer 10

Treat conditions of urinary tract. Focus on male reproductive health.

Question 11

Pulmonologist

Answer 11

Focus on the organs involved with breathing.

Question 12

Otolaryngologists

Answer 12

Ears, Nose, Throat doctor.

Question 13

Neurologists

Answer 13

Treat conditions of the nerve, spine and brain.

Question 14

Psychiatrists

Answer 14

Treats mental health conditions.

Question 15

Oncologists

Answer 15

Treat cancer and its symptoms.

Question 16

Radiologists

Answer 16

Specialise in diagnosing and treating conditions using medical imaging tests. One of three types:

1) Diagnostic radiologists - Use imaging procedures to look for health problems
2) Interventional Radiologists - Use imaging alongside medical procedures
3) Radiation oncologists: Doctors prescribing cancer treatment using radiation therapy

Question 17

Rheumatologists

Answer 17

Diagnoses and treat rheumatic diseases (autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, joints, and muscles.

Question 18

Anaesthesiologists

Answer 18

Focus on a person’s well-being before, during, and after surgery.

Question 19

General surgeons

Answer 19

Perform surgical procedures on many organs and bodily systems.

Question 20

Orthopaedic Surgeons

Answer 20

Specialises in diseases and conditions of the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints.

Question 21

Cardiac surgeons

Answer 21

Perform heart surgery and works alongside a cardiologists.