TYPES OF DOCTORS Flashcards

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They treat immune system disorders and some autoimmune diseases.

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Allergists/Immunologists

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Theese doctors gives a drugs to numb your pain or to put under during surgery, childbirth or other procedures

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Anesthesiologists

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they are experts on the heart or blood vessels, you might see them in heart failure, heart attack, high blood pressure or irregular heartbeat.

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Cardiologists

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4
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Doctors for problems with your small intestine, colon and bottom. They can treat colon cancer.

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Colon and Rectal Surgeons

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They care people who are critically ill or injured, often heading intensive care units in hospital.

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Critical Care Medicine Specialists

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These are experts on hormones and metabolism. They can treat conditions like diabetes, thyroid problems and bone disorders.

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Endocrinologists

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These doctors make life or death decisions for sick and injured people usually in a emergency room.

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Emergency Medicine Specialists

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They do routine checkups and screening tests.

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Family Physicians

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They are specialists in digestive organs, including the stomach, bowels, pancreas, liver and gallbladder.

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Gastroenterologists

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10
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These doctors are care for erderly, they can treat people in their homes, doctors offices and everywhere

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Geriatric Medicine Specialists

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These are specialists in diseases of the blood spleen and lymph glands. They treat leukemia.

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Hematologists

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12
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They work people who are nearing death. They are experts in pain managements

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Palliative Medicine Specialists

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They diagnose and treat infections in any part of your body, Like liver, Pneumonia, tuberculosis and HIV and AIDS

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Infectious Disease Specialists

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These primary care doctors treat both common and complex illnesses, usually only in adults. They have advanced training in a host of subspecialties.

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Internists

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They Diagnose and treat hereditary disorders passed down from parents to child.

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Medical Geneticists

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