Doctor Directory (Medical Terms)
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► Allergist :
Treats allergies.
► Anesthesiologist :
Puts patients to sleep before surgery.
► Cardiologist :
Treats heart ailments.
► Dermatologist :
Treats the skin and its diseases.
► Endocrinologist :
Treats the glands, such as the thyroid and adrenal, which secrete body hormones.
► Gastroenterologist :
Specializes in diseases and disorders of the digestive system.
► Gerontologist :
Treats diseases of old age.
► Gynecologist :
Treats the female reproductive system.
► Hematologist :
Treats blood diseases.
► Immunologist :
Specializes in the body’s defense system against infection and disease.
► Nephrologist :
Treats kidney disorders.
► Neurologist :
Treats the nervous systems.
► Obstetrician :
A doctor who cares for women throughout pregnancy.
► Orthopedist :
Treats disorders of bones and muscles.
► Orthodontist :
A dentist who specializes in straightening teeth.
► Otolaryngologist :
Treats ailments of the nose, throat and ears.
► Pathologist :
Studies the cause,development and manifestations of disease.
► Pediatrician :
Specializes in the care and treatment of infants and children.
► Plastic Surgeon :
Repairs,restores or improves body parts.
► Psychiatrist :
Treats illness and disorders of the mind.
► Radiologist :
X-rays body parts and organs for medical diagnosis.
► Rheumatologist :
Treats diseases of body joints.
► Urologist :
Treats the urinary tract of the body.