Medical Core: Ch2 Medical Specialties – Flashcards
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Allergist
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specialist in diagnosing and treating conditions of altered immunologic reactivity (allergic reaction).
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Anesthesiologist
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a physician who specializes in administering anesthetic agents before and during surgery.
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Bariatrics
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is that branch of medicine concerned with the study of obesity.
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Anesthetist
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a person who is trained in administering anesthesia but who is not necessarily a physician, for example a nurse-"this".
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Cardiologist
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specializing and treating abnormalities, diseases and disorders of the heart.
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Chiropractor
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holds a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree and specializes in manipulative treatment of disorders originating from misalignment of the spine.
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Dentist
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holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of medical Dentistry (DDS) or Doctor of medical Dentistry (DMD) and specializing in diagnosing and treating disease and disorders of teeth an tissue of the oral cavity.
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Dermatologist
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specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin.
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Endocrinologist
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specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and malfunctions of glands of internal secretion.
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Epidemiologist
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specializes in the study of outbreaks of disease within a population group.
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Family Practitioner
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treats patients of all ages and centers around family units.
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Gastroenterologist
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specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestine.
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Gerontologist
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specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and problems associated with aging.
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Gynecologist
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specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the female reproductive system.
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Hematologist
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specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the blood and blood-forming tissues.
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Immunologist
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specializes in the study of the immune systerm
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Internist
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specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the internal organs.
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Neonatologist
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specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the newborn
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Neurologist
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specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous systerm
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Nephrologist
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specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the kidney.
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Obstetrician
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specializes in providing medical care to women during pregnancy, childbirth and immediately thereafter.
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Oncologist
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specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders such as tumors and cancer.
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Ophthalmologist
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specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the eye.
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Optometrist
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holds a Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree and specializes in measuring the accuracy of vision to determine if corrective lenses or eyeglasses are needed.
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Orthopedist
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aka Orthopedic surgeon, specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders involving the bones, joints and muscles.
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Osteopathic physician
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holds a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree and specializes in treating health problems by manipulation.
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Otorhinolaryngologist
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specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, and throat.
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Parasitologist
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specializes in the study of parasite
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Pathologist
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performs autopsies and specializes in the laboratory analysis of tissue samples to confirm or establish diagnosis.
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Pediatrician
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specializes in diagnosing, treating and preventing disorders and diseases of children.
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Plastic Surgeon
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specializes in the surgical restoration and reconstruction of the body structure.
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Podiatrist
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holds a Doctor of Podiatry (DP) or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DMP) degree and specializes in diagnosing, treating and correcting disorders of the foot.
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Proctologist
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specializes in disorders of the rectum and anus.
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Psychiatrist
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hold a Medical Doctor (MD) degree and specializes in diagnosing and treating chemical dependencies, emotional problems, and mental illness.
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Psychologist
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holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), or lesser degree, and specializes in evaluating and treating emotional problems.
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Radiologist
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physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders with x-rays and other form of radiant energy.
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Surgeon
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Specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and deformities by operative methods. There are many sub specialties of surgery.
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Urologist
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Specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the urinary system of females and the genitourinary system of males.
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Histologist
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specialist in the study of the organization of tissues at all levels.
