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Physician SPECIALIST
TIPTON
Question | Answer |
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Allergist | diagnosing and treating conditions of altered immunologic reactivity |
Anesthesiologist | administering anesthetic agents before and during surgery |
Cardiologist | diagnosing and treating abnormalities, diseases, and disorders of the heart |
Dermatologist | diagnosing and treating disorders of the skin |
Endocrinologist | diagnosing and treating diseases and malfunctions of the glands of internal secretion |
Family Practitioner | similar to general practice in nature, but centering around the family unit |
Gastroenterologist | diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestine |
Gerontologist or Geriatrician | diagnosing and treating diseases, disorders, and problems associated with aging |
Gynecologist | diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the female reproductive tract; strong emphasis on preventive measures |
Hematologist | diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the blood and blood-forming tissues |
Infertility specialist | diagnosing and treating problems in conceiving and maintaining pregnancy |
Internist | diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the kidney |
Nephrologist | diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the kidney |
Neurologist | diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the central nervous system |
Nuclear medicine specialist | diagnosing and treating diseases wit the use of radionuclides |
Obstetrician | providing direct care to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and immediately thereafter |
Occupational medicine specialist | diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions arising from occupational circumstances (chemicals, dust, or gases) |
Oncologist | diagnosing and treating tumors and cancer |
Ophthalmologist | diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the eye |
Orthopedist | diagnosing and treating disorders and diseases of the bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons, and fractures of the bones |
Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT) | diagnosing and treating disorders and diseases of the ear, nose, and throat |
Pathologist | analysis of tissue samples to confirm diagnosis |
Pediatrician | diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of children; strong emphasis on preventive measures |
Physical medical specialist | diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders with physical agents (physical therapy) |
Plastic surgeon | evaluates and improves appearance of scars, deformities, and birth defects; also provides elective procedures that patients desire for aesthetic purposes |
Psychiatrist | diagnosing and treating pronounced manifestations of emotional problems or mental illness that may have an organic causative factor |
Pulmonary, thoracic, or cardiovascular specialist | diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the chest, lungs, heart, and blood vessels |
Radiologist | diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders with Roentgen rays (x-rays) and other forms of radiant energy |
Sports medicine specialist | diagnosing and treating injuries sustained in athletic events |
Surgeon | diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries, and deformities by manual or operative methods |
Emergency Physiciam (ER) | diagnosing and treating acute illnesses and traumatic injuries |
Urologist | diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the urinary system of females and genitourinary system of males |