specialty Flashcards
Anesthesiologist
manage pain and sedation over surgery
Example sentence: The anesthesiologist administered the anesthesia before the surgery.
Cardiologist
diagnoses and treats heart and blood vessels
Example sentence: The cardiologist performed an echocardiogram to assess the patient’s heart function.
Dermatologist
diagnoses and treats skin conditions
Example sentence: The dermatologist prescribed a topical cream for the patient’s eczema.
Endocrinologist
treats the hormones (common diabetics)
Example sentence: The endocrinologist adjusted the patient’s insulin dosage to better manage their diabetes.
Gastroenterologist
GI tract (stomach, intestines, esophagus, liver, pancreas, colon, rectum)
Example sentence: The gastroenterologist performed a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer.
Gynecologist
internal reproductive system & fertility disorders
Example sentence: The gynecologist conducted a pelvic exam to check for any abnormalities.
Hematologist
blood and blood-producing organs
Example sentence: The hematologist ordered a blood test to check for anemia.
Hepatologist
diseases related to the liver, biliary tree, pancreas
Example sentence: The hepatologist diagnosed the patient with liver cirrhosis.
Neonatologist
provides care of newborns
Example sentence: The neonatologist monitored the premature baby’s vital signs in the NICU.
Nephrologist
disorders of the kidney
Example sentence: The nephrologist recommended a renal biopsy to assess kidney function.
Obstetrician
before, during, and after pregnancy
Example sentence: The obstetrician performed a prenatal ultrasound to check on the baby’s development.
Oncologist
treats patients who have cancer or tumors
Example sentence: The oncologist discussed chemotherapy options with the cancer patient.
Ophthalmologist
treats and treats conditions of the eye
Example sentence: The ophthalmologist prescribed glasses for the patient’s nearsightedness.
Orthopedist
bones, joints, and muscles
Example sentence: The orthopedist recommended physical therapy for the patient’s knee injury.
Neurologist
brain, nervous system
Example sentence: The neurologist ordered an MRI to diagnose the cause of the patient’s headaches.