Medical Specialists
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edi2do on January 21, 2010
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Handout from 1/21/2010. Remember a nephrologist does not treat, a radiologist diagnoses AND treats, a cardiologist treats conditions of the heart AND blood vessels, and a urologist is USUALLY for men only.
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 anesthesiologist | relieves pain and maintains a patient in stable condition during surgery and diagnostic procedures. |
| cardiologist | studies and treats conditions of the heart and blood vessels. |
| dermatologist | diagnoses and treats diseases of the skin. |
| emergency physician | gives immediate care to trauma victims. |
| endocrinologist | treats diseases of the endocrine glands, such as diabetes. |
| nephrologist | studies and treats disorders of the kidney. |
| neurologist | specializes in treating diseases of the nervous system. |
| obstetrician | provides care during pregnancy and childbirth. |
| oncologist | diagnoses and treats cancer. |
| ophthalmologist | specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of the eye. |
| otorhinolaryngologist | specializes in the treatment of the ear, nose, and throat. |
| pathologist | studies laboratory specimens to diagnose disease. |
| pediatrician | diagnoses and treats illness in children. |
| physiatrist | uses physical means such as heat, cold, water, and exercise to restore physical function. |
| plastic surgeon | performs surgery to repair and reconstruct body structures. |
| psychiatrist | diagnoses and treats mental and behavioral disorders. |
| radiologist | diagnoses and treats disease through the use of X rays. |
| thoracic surgeon | performs chest surgery. |
| urologist | diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the urinary system. |
| orthopedist | diagnoses and treats disorders of the musculoskeletal system. |
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