Ch 5 part 2 Specialist Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is the specialty of an obstetrician?
Treatment of pregnant women; delivery of babies.
What is the specialty of an oncologist?
Drug treatment of malignant tumors.
What is the specialty of an ophthalmologist?
Surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders.
What is the specialty of an orthopedist?
Surgical treatment of bones, muscles, and joints.
What is the specialty of an otolaryngologist?
Treatment of the ear, nose, and throat.
What is the specialty of a pathologist?
Diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells and tissues.
What is the specialty of a psychiatrist?
Treatment of mental disorders.
What is the specialty of a pulmonary specialist?
Treatment of lung disorders.
What is the specialty of a radiation oncologist?
Treatment of disease with high energy radiation.
What is the specialty of a radiologist?
Examination of radiographs to determine a diagnosis.
What is the specialty of a rheumatologist?
Treatment of joint and muscle disorders.
What is the specialty of a thoracic surgeon?
Surgery on chest organs.
What is the specialty of a urologist?
Surgery on the urinary tract.
What is the specialty of a pediatrician?
Treatment of diseases of children.
What is the specialty of a physical medicine and physiatrist?
Treatment to restore function after illness.
