Physicians Specialty Flashcards
(27 cards)
Anesthetist
Administers drugs or gases to produce loss of consciousness or sensation to the pt.
Allergist
Treats patients who have hypersensitivity to pollens food medication etc.
Cardiologist
Diagnoses and treats diseases of the heart and blood vessel
Dermatologist
Diagnoses and treats disorders of the skin
Emergency room physician
Diagnoses and treats patients in Trauma and emergency situations
Endocrinologist
Diagnoses and treat disease of the internal glands that secrete hormones
Family practitioner
Specializes in primary health care for all family members
Gastroenterologist
Diagnoses and treats disease of the digestive tract
Geriatrist
Diagnoses and treats diseases and problems of aging
Hospitalist
Provides acute-care exclusively to hospitalized patients
Internist
Diagnoses and treats medically diseases and disorders of internal organs of adults
Neonatologist
Diagnosing treats disorders of the newborn
Neurologist
Diagnoses and treats diseases of the nervous system
Obstetrician
Cares for women during pregnancy labor delivery and following delivery
Oncologist
Diagnoses and treats cancerous conditions
Ophthalmologist
Diagnoses and treat diseases and defects of the eye
Orthopedist
Diagnoses and treat diseases of or fractures of the musculoskeletal system
Otolaryngologist
Diagnoses and treat diseases of the ears nose and throat
Pathologist
Studies cell changes and other alterations of the body caused by disease
Pediatrician
Provides preventative care and diagnosis and treats diseases of children
Physiatrist
Diagnoses and treat disease of the Neuromuscularskeletal system. With physical elements to restore the individual to participation in society
Proctologist
Diagnoses and treat diseases of the rectum and anus
Psychiatrist
Diagnoses and treats mental illness
Radiation oncologist
Treat cancer through the use of radiation
