Specialties Flashcards

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1
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Diseases of the heart and blood vessels

A

Cardiologist

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Diseases of the skin

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Dermatologist

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3
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Diseases of glands (hormones and diabetes)

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Endocrinologist

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4
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Diseases of the stomach and intestine

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Gastroenterologist

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5
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Diseases of the elderly

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Gerontologist

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Diseases of the internal organs (heart, lungs, intestines, kidneys)

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Internist

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7
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Diseases of the brain and nervous system

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Neurologist

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Pregnancy and childbirth

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Obstetrician

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9
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Diagnosis and treatment of tumors and cancer

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Oncologist

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10
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Diseases and disorders of the eye

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Ophthalmologist

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Diseases of the bones and muscles

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Orthopedist

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12
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Diseases of the ear, nose, throat

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Otorhinolaryngologist

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Diagnoses diseases by studying changes in tissues, organs, and cells

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Pathologist

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14
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Diseases/disorders in children

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Pediatrician

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15
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Corrective surgery to repair malformations

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Plastic surgeon

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16
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Diseases of the lower part of the large intestine/rectum

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Proctologist

17
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Diseases and disorders of the mind

A

Psychiatrist

18
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Use of x-rays to diagnose and treat diseases

A

Radiologist

19
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Diseases of the kidney or bladder

A

Urologist

20
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Male reproductive issues

A

Urologist

21
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Ear specialist (not an MD)

A

Rheumatologist

22
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Kidney Dr.

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Nephrologist

23
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Nurse specializes in birthing (not an MD)

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Nurse Midwife

24
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MD who administers mess to cause loss of sensation during surgery

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Anesthesiologist