Medical Specialties

Question 1

Allergist

Answer 1

Allergist Treats patients who have hypersensitivity to pollens, food, medications, etc.

Question 2

Anesthetist

Answer 2

Anesthetist Administers drugs or gases to produce loss of consciousness or sensation in the pt.

Question 3

Cardiologist

Answer 3

Cardiologist Diagnoses and treats diseases of the heart and blood vessels

Question 4

Dermatologist

Answer 4

Diagnoses and treats disorders of the skin

Question 5

Emergency Room Physician

Answer 5

Diagnoses and treats patients in trauma and emergency situations

Question 6

Endocrinologist

Answer 6

Endocrinologist Diagnoses and treats diseases of the internal glands that secrete hormones

Question 7

Family Practitioner

Answer 7

Specialized in primary health care for all family members

Question 8

Gastroenterologist

Answer 8

Diagnoses and treats diseases of the digestive tract

Question 9

Geriatrist

Answer 9

Geriatrist Diagnoses and treats diseases and problems of aging

Question 10

Gynecologist

Answer 10

Diagnoses and treats disorders and diseases of the female reproductive tract

Question 11

Hospitalist

Answer 11

Provides acute care exclusively to hospitalized patients

Question 12

Internist

Answer 12

Diagnoses and treats medically diseases and disorders of internal organs of adults

Question 13

Neonatologist

Answer 13

Diagnoses and treats disorders of the newborn

Question 14

Neurologist

Answer 14

Diagnoses and treats diseases of the nervous system

Question 15

Obstetrician

Answer 15

Cares for women during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and following delivery

Question 16

Oncologist

Answer 16

Diagnoses and treats cancerous conditions

Question 17

Ophthalmologist

Answer 17

Ophthalmologist Diagnoses and treats diseases and defects of the eye

Question 18

Orthopedist

Answer 18

Diagnoses and treats diseases or fractures of the musculoskeletal system

Question 19

Otolaryngologist

Answer 19

Diagnoses and treats diseases of the ear, nose, and throat

Question 20

Pathologist

Answer 20

Studies cell changes and other alterations of the body caused by disease

Question 21

Pediatrician

Answer 21

Pediatrician Provides preventive care and diagnoses and treats diseases of children

Question 22

Physiatrist

Answer 22

Diagnoses and treats diseases of the neuromusculoskeletal system with physical elements to restore the individual to participation in society

Question 23

Proctologist

Answer 23

Diagnoses and treats diseases of the rectum and anus

Question 24

Psychiatrist

Answer 24

Diagnoses and treats mental illness

Question 25

Radiation oncologist

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Treats cancer through the use of radiation

Question 26

Radiologist

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Diagnoses and also treats some diseases by using various methods of imaging such as x-ray, ultrasound , radioactive materials, and magnetic resonance

Question 27

Surgeon

Answer 27

Surgeon Treats diseases and injuries by operative methods

Question 28

Urologist

Answer 28

Diagnoses and treats diseases of the male and female urinary tracts and of the male reproductive system