specialty Flashcards

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Anesthesiologist

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manage pain and sedation over surgery

Example sentence: The anesthesiologist administered the anesthesia before the surgery.

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Cardiologist

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diagnoses and treats heart and blood vessels

Example sentence: The cardiologist performed an echocardiogram to assess the patient’s heart function.

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Dermatologist

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diagnoses and treats skin conditions

Example sentence: The dermatologist prescribed a topical cream for the patient’s eczema.

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Endocrinologist

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treats the hormones (common diabetics)

Example sentence: The endocrinologist adjusted the patient’s insulin dosage to better manage their diabetes.

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Gastroenterologist

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GI tract (stomach, intestines, esophagus, liver, pancreas, colon, rectum)

Example sentence: The gastroenterologist performed a colonoscopy to screen for colon cancer.

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Gynecologist

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internal reproductive system & fertility disorders

Example sentence: The gynecologist conducted a pelvic exam to check for any abnormalities.

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Hematologist

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blood and blood-producing organs

Example sentence: The hematologist ordered a blood test to check for anemia.

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Hepatologist

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diseases related to the liver, biliary tree, pancreas

Example sentence: The hepatologist diagnosed the patient with liver cirrhosis.

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Neonatologist

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provides care of newborns

Example sentence: The neonatologist monitored the premature baby’s vital signs in the NICU.

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Nephrologist

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disorders of the kidney

Example sentence: The nephrologist recommended a renal biopsy to assess kidney function.

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Obstetrician

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before, during, and after pregnancy

Example sentence: The obstetrician performed a prenatal ultrasound to check on the baby’s development.

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Oncologist

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treats patients who have cancer or tumors

Example sentence: The oncologist discussed chemotherapy options with the cancer patient.

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Ophthalmologist

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treats and treats conditions of the eye

Example sentence: The ophthalmologist prescribed glasses for the patient’s nearsightedness.

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Orthopedist

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bones, joints, and muscles

Example sentence: The orthopedist recommended physical therapy for the patient’s knee injury.

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Neurologist

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brain, nervous system

Example sentence: The neurologist ordered an MRI to diagnose the cause of the patient’s headaches.

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Otolaryngologist

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treats ear, nose, throat

Example sentence: The otolaryngologist performed a tonsillectomy to treat the patient’s chronic tonsillitis.

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Pediatrician

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manages newborn to adolescent health

Example sentence: The pediatrician administered vaccines during the child’s well-child visit.

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Psychiatrist

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disorders and conditions mental

Example sentence: The psychiatrist prescribed medication to treat the patient’s depression.

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Radiologist

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images to detect abnormalities in the urinary tract, male reproduction

Example sentence: The radiologist reviewed the MRI scan to identify any abnormalities in the patient’s kidneys.

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Urologist

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urinary tract, male reproduction

Example sentence: The urologist performed a cystoscopy to evaluate the patient’s bladder health.