Types Of Doctors Flashcards
Nephrologist
Physicians who works with the kidneys
Hospitalist
Physicians who works in the hospital only
Podiatrist
A foot doctor
Orthopedist
A bone doctor
Pulmonologist
A lung doctor
Hematologist
A doctor who works with blood
Obstetrician
A physician who provides care to women of childbearing age and monitors the progress of the developing child. they deliver baby and care for the mother six weeks after birth.
Gynecologist
A physician concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of the female reproductive system
Geriatrician
A doctor who tends to the elderly
Gastroenterologist
A physician who’s specialty is the digestive tract
Endocrinologist
A physician who studies the glands
Surgeon
A physician who corrects deformities and defects treats diseases or injured parts by means of operative treatment. must be familiar with the various specialties
Radiologist
A physician who specialty is in x-rays used to diagnose and treat diseases
Ophthalmologist
A physician that diagnose treat and provide comprehensive care for the eye and it’s supporting structures
Optometrist
A physician who practices optometry. Optometry is the practice of examining the eyes for visual defects and they prescribe corrective lenses