Doctor Specialty Definitions Flashcards
(27 cards)
Allergists/Immunologists
Treat:
- asthma
- seasonal allergies
- sinusitis
- eczema
- hives
- food allergies
- immune system problems
Anesthesiologists
Provide:
- pre-surgery medical evaluation
- pain control before, during, and after surgery
- anesthesia or sedation for procedures such as MRIs or CT scans
Audiologists
- treatment of hearing disorders
- evaluation of hearing function
- rehabilitation of patients with hearing impairments
Cardiologists
Treat patients with congenital and acquired heart disease
Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Treat various conditions of the intestine, colon, and rectum, including:
- hemorrhoids
- fissures
- colon polyps
Dermatologists
Treat a variety of problems affecting skin (as well as hair/nails), including:
- acne
- eczema
- psoriasis
- skin cancer
- moles
Endocrinologists
Treat a variety of endocrine system or hormone-related disorders, including:
- diabetes
- growth disorders
- abnormal thyroid function
- puberty disorders
Gastroenterologists
Treat gastrointestinal and nutritional disorders such as:
- lactose intolerance
- food allergies
- abdominal pain
- inflammatory bowel disease
- chronic liver disorders
- feeding disorders
Geriatricians
- Treat the elderly
- A family physician or internist with knowledge of the aging process and additional skills in the diagnosis and prevention of illness in the elderly
Hematology & Oncology
Treats patients with blood and platelet disorders and cancers that are treated with a non-surgical therapy, such as:
- bone marrow transplant
- stem cell transplant
- pheresis
- chemotherapy
Hyperbaric Medicine
- Hyperbaric refers to an oxygen therapy that utilizes a special chamber called a hyperbaric chamber
- Used treat a variety of wounds and conditions
Infectious Disease
- Infection control
- Treats infectious diseases, including:
# infections of all medical specialties
# HIV/AIDS
# Hepatitis
# food poisoning
# surgical infections
# pneumonia
Neonatologists
Pediatricians who treat sick newborns
Nephrologists
Treat kidney conditions such as:
- urinary tract infections
- renal insufficiency
- hypertension
- diabetes-related kidney problems
- congenital kidney abnormalities
- kidney stones
Neurologists
Treat people who have:
- epilepsy (seizures)
- severe headaches
- trouble moving their arms or legs
- other problems that can affect the nervous system
Neurosurgeons
Treat patients with disorders of the nervous system, brain and spinal cord
Occupational Medicine
The branch of medicine that deals with the prevention and treatment of diseases and injuries occurring at work or in specific occupations
Ophthalmologists
Treat eye conditions or problems with eyesight such as:
- nearsightedness
- farsightedness
- astigmatism
- cataracts
- glaucoma
- macular degeneration
Orthopedic Surgeons
Treat musculoskeletal problems including
- broken bones
- limb and spinal deformities
- sports injuries
- degenerative joint diseases
Otolaryngologists
Treat conditions affecting the ears, nose or throat, such as:
- ear infections
- tonsillitis
- nosebleeds
- sinus infections
- hearing problems
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (Physiatrists)
Treat people with physical disabilities resulting from a variety of conditions, such as:
- sports trauma
- head injury
- spinal cord injury
- stroke
Psychiatrists
Treat mental, addictive and emotional disorders such as:
- schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
- mood disorders
- anxiety disorders
- substance-related disorders
Pulmonologists
Treat a range of lung and airway disorders, such as:
- pneumonia
- bronchitis
- lung cancer
- sleep disorders
Radiation Oncology
- the practice of using radiation to treat cancer and malignant cells in the body
- also called radiation therapy, or XRT
