Physician Compare lists healthcare professionals who are qualified to practice in many specialties. Each specialty focuses on certain parts of the body, periods of life, or diseases.
Below are definitions of medical specialties for Physicians followed by a list of specialties for Other Healthcare Professionals. Please note that the specialties listed on Physician Compare are the
specialties healthcare professionals indicate when they enroll in __________.
Physician Specialties
- Addiction Medicine
- Specialists in addiction medicine treat substance abuse and addiction.
- Allergy/Immunology
- Specialists in allergy and immunology treat conditions that involve the immune system. Examples include allergies, immune deficiency diseases, and autoimmune diseases.
- Anesthesiology
- Anesthesiologists provide anesthesia for patients who are having surgery or other procedures. They also treat pain and care for patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries.
- Cardiac Electrophysiology
- Cardiac electrophysiologists use technical procedures to evaluate heart rhythms.
- Cardiac Surgery
- Go to Thoracic Surgery
- Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)
- Cardiologists treat diseases of the heart and blood vessels.
- Chiropractic Medicine
- Chiropractors adjust specific parts of the body (often the spine) to prevent and treat diseases.
- Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)
- Colorectal surgeons treat diseases of the lower digestive tract.
- Critical Care Medicine (Intensivists)
- Intensivists treat critically ill or injured patients.
- Dermatology
- Dermatologists treat skin conditions.
- Diagnostic Radiology
- Diagnostic radiologists use imaging, such as x-rays or ultrasound, to diagnose diseases.
- Emergency Medicine
- Emergency medicine specialists take care of patients with critical illnesses or injuries.
- Endocrinology
- Endocrinologists treat diseases that involve the internal (endocrine) glands. Examples include diabetes and diseases of the thyroid, pituitary, or adrenal glands.
- Family Practice
- Family practitioners provide primary care for people of all ages. They treat illnesses, provide preventive care, and coordinate the care provided by other health professionals.
- Gastroenterology
- Gastroenterologists treat diseases of the digestive organs, including the stomach, bowels, liver, and gallbladder
- General Practice
- General practitioners provide primary care. They treat illnesses, provide preventive care, and coordinate the care provided by other health professionals.
- General Surgery
- General surgeons take care of patients who may need surgery.
- Geriatric Medicine
- Geriatricians provide primary care for elderly patients.
- Gynecological Oncology
- Gynecological oncologists treat cancers of the female reproductive organs.
- Hand Surgery
- Hand surgeons perform surgery for patients with problems that affect the hand, wrist, or forearm.
- Hematology
- Hematologists treat diseases of the blood, spleen, and lymph. Examples include anemia, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, and leukemia.
- Hematology/Oncology
- Go to Hematology and Medical Oncology
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Hospice and palliative care physicians manage pain and other distressing symptoms of serious illnesses. “Hospice care” is palliative care for patients in their last year of life.
- Infectious Disease
- Infectious disease physicians treat patients with all types of infectious diseases.
- Internal Medicine
- Internists treat diseases of the internal organs that don’t require surgery. They also provide primary care for teenagers, adults, and elderly people.
- Interventional Pain Management
- Interventional pain management specialists use special procedures to treat and manage pain. For example, they may use cryoablation (a procedure involving extreme cold) to stop a nerve from working for a long period of time.
- Interventional Radiology
- Interventional radiologists perform procedures guided by various types of imaging. For example, they may use imaging to find a clogged spot in an artery and to guide a procedure to unclog it.
- Maxillofacial Surgery
- Maxillofacial surgeons perform surgery on the teeth, jaws, and surrounding tissues.
- Medical Oncology
- Medical oncologists treat cancer with chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, biological therapy, and targeted therapy. They may also coordinate cancer care given by other specialists.
- Nephrology
- Nephrologists treat disorders of the kidneys.
- Neurology
- Neurologists treat diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
- Neuropsychiatry
- Neuropsychiatrists treat patients with behavioral disturbances related to nervous system problems.
- Neurosurgery
- Neurosurgeons perform surgery to treat problems in the brain, spine, and nerves.
- Nuclear Medicine
- Nuclear medicine specialists use radioactive materials to diagnose and treat diseases.
- Obstetrics/Gynecology
- Obstetricians and gynecologists take care of women during pregnancy and childbirth. (This part of their work is called obstetrics.) They also treat disorders of the female reproductive system. (This part of their work is called gynecology.)
- Ophthalmology
- Ophthalmologists are physicians who specialize in the care of the eyes. They prescribe glasses and contact lenses, diagnose and treat eye conditions, and perform eye surgery.
- Optometry
- Optometrists are eye care professionals who perform eye examinations, prescribe corrective lenses, and treat some eye diseases that don’t require surgery.
- Oral Surgery (Dentists only)
- Oral surgeons are dentists who use surgery to treat problems in the mouth and nearby areas.
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Orthopedic surgeons treat diseases, injuries, and deformities of the bones and muscles.
- Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
- Osteopathic physicians often use a treatment method called osteopathic manipulative treatment. This is a hands-on approach to make sure that the body is moving freely.
- Otolaryngology
- Otolaryngologists treat conditions of the ears, nose, and throat (ENT) and related areas of the head and neck.
- Pain Management
- Pain management specialists take care of patients with pain.
- Palliative Care
- Go to Hospice and Palliative Care
- Pathology
- Pathologists examine body tissues and interpret the results of laboratory tests.
- Pediatric Medicine
- Pediatricians provide primary care for infants, children, and teenagers.
- Peripheral Vascular Disease
- Peripheral vascular disease physicians treat diseases of the circulatory system other than those of the brain and heart.
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists are physicians who treat patients with short-term or long-term disabilities.
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Plastic and reconstructive surgeons perform procedures to improve the appearance or function of parts of the body.
- Podiatry
- Podiatrists are professionals who specialize in caring for the foot and treating foot diseases.
- Preventive Medicine
- Preventive medicine specialists work to promote the health and well-being of individuals or groups of people.
- Primary Care
- Primary care physicians treat illnesses, provide preventive care, and coordinate the care provided by other health professionals. Physicians in Family Practice, General Practice, Geriatric Medicine, and Internal Medicine provide primary care.
- Psychiatry
- Psychiatrists treat mental, addictive, and emotional disorders.
- Psychiatry (Geriatric)
- Geriatric psychiatrists treat mental and emotional disorders in elderly people.
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pulmonologists treat diseases of the lungs and airways.
- Radiation Oncology
- Radiation oncologists use radiation to treat cancer.
- Rheumatology
- Rheumatologists treat problems involving the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons.
- Sleep Medicine
- Sleep medicine physicians treat problems related to sleep or the sleep-wake cycle.
- Sports Medicine
- Sports medicine specialists treat problems related to participation in sports or exercise.
- Surgical Oncology
- Surgical oncologists specialize in the surgical diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
- Thoracic Surgery
- Thoracic surgeons treat problems in the chest, including problems affecting the heart, lungs, or windpipe.
- Urology
- Urologists treat problems in the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive system.
- Vascular Surgery
- Vascular surgeons treat diseases of the circulatory system, other than the brain and heart.
Other Healthcare Professional Specialties
- Anesthesiologist Assistant
- Anesthesiologist assistants work under the direction of an anesthesiologist as a part of the anesthesia care team.
- Audiologist
- Audiologists have advanced training and evaluate hearing or balance problems. They dispense hearing aids. They counsel people about how to cope with hearing loss.
- Certified Nurse Midwife
- Certified nurse midwives (CNM) are registered nurses who have earned a master's degree in nursing and met other requirements. They practice in hospitals and medical clinics. They may also deliver babies in birthing centers and attend home births.
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
- Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA) are registered nurses who have earned a master's degree in nursing and met other requirements. They provide anesthesia, working with other healthcare professionals.
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Clinical nurse specialists (CNS) are registered nurses who have earned a master's degree in nursing and met other requirements. They handle a range of physical and mental health problems.
- Clinical Psychologist
- Clinical psychologists have a doctorate in psychology and have advanced training in promoting mental health and helping people cope with problems.
- Clinical Social Worker
- Clinical social workers (CSW) have earned a master’s degree, and help people deal with life changes and challenges, including mental disorders.
- Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse practitioners (NP) are registered nurses who have earned a master's degree in nursing and met other requirements. They provide primary and preventive care, prescribe medicines, and treat common minor illnesses and injuries.
- Occupational Therapist
- Occupational therapists (OT) help people who are recovering from injuries to regain skills. They also support people who are going through changes related to aging. They provide home assessments, teach people to use adaptive equipment (such as devices to help with bathing, dressing, or eating), and work with family members and caregivers. OTs are state-licensed and nationally certified to practice
- Physical Therapist
- Physical therapists (PT) provide rehabilitation to help people move, reduce pain, restore function, and prevent disability. PTs are licensed to practice at the state level and must pass a national examination.
- Physician Assistant
- Physician assistants (PA) are graduates of accredited PA educational programs. They’re licensed to practice medicine with a physician’s supervision. They examine patients, diagnose and treat illnesses, order lab tests, prescribe medicines, perform procedures, assist in surgery, and counsel patients.
- Registered Dietitian / Nutrition Professional
- Registered dietitians (RD) are food and nutrition experts. They teach patients about nutrition. They also provide medical nutrition therapy.
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Speech-language pathologists (SLP), sometimes called speech therapists, treat communication and swallowing disorders. They are state-licensed and nationally certified in speech-language pathology.
Doctors are categorized into different types according to their specialties. There are doctors for heart problems, ENT problems and for bone and muscle problems to name a few. Having a proper knowledge of these different specialty areas of doctors will be quite useful when you need to make a visit to the doctor for a particular illness. Certain designations for doctors are common. These include general practitioner who is a neighborhood doctor and provides medicines for almost any ailment, and trauma doctors who offer medical aid in emergency rooms. Below is a list of some medical professionals.
Audiologist - This is a doctor who handles problems with hearing. These doctors also help hearing impaired children learn to communicate.
Allergist - This is a doctor who helps with allergies. Any allergies you may have, such as, hay fever or asthma will be checked out by this doctor.
Andrologists - An andrologist is a specialist doctor that helps in diagnosing and treating male reproductive system disorders.
Anesthesiologist - This is the doctor that helps you to sleep through painful operations and medical diagnoses. They are responsible for administering the anesthesia and be present during surgeries to help in complications arising from anesthesia medications.
Cardiologist - A cardiologist is certified to treat any problem dealing with heart diseases and cardiovascular diseases.
Cardiovascular Surgeon - This doctor carries out surgical and invasive techniques dealing with cardiovascular diseases.
Clinical Neurophysiologist - This is a doctor that diagnoses any problem dealing with the central, peripheral and autonomic nervous system with the aid of electrophysiological tests.
Dentist - Any dental problem from tooth decay to dentures to retainers are handled by a dentist. They also treat any gum diseases and oral defects.
Dermatologist - This is a doctor that treats any ailment related to the skin and its appendages such as hair, nails etc.
Emergency Doctors- These doctors handle trauma and emergency conditions in the Emergency room (ER) and are available at all times. Emergencies treated may vary from poisoning to broken bones, burns, heart attack concussions, accident trauma etc.
Endocrinologist - Thyroid problems, hormone problems or any problems with the endocrine system is handled by an endocrinologist.
Epidemiologists - This is a doctor who specializes in epidemic illnesses which are highly viral. They are more of scientists who identify new diseases, virus mutations and develop cures and modes of prevention of diseases with vaccinations, etc.
ENT Specialist - This doctor treats problems with the ear, nose and throat. An ENT surgeon would be a specialist who will be performing surgeries on these parts of the anatomy.
Family Practitioner - A family physician is the neighborhood doctor who is general physician treating illnesses and medical issues of all sorts, at all ages & medical non-emergency conditions. If the condition is serious they will refer to a specialist relevant to the field of the illness.
Gastroenterologist - A doctor for illnesses related todigestive system including the common problem of gastritis and acid reflux.
Gynecologist -Any problems with the female reproductive system is referred to and treated by a gynecologist.
General Psychiatrist - Any person with mental illnesses such as, schizophrenia, depression and anxiety problems is treated by the general psychiatrist.
Hematologist -Blood and its diseases is studied by a hematologist.
Hepatologists - This doctor is responsible for diagnosing and treating diseases of the liver.
Immunologist -This is a doctor responsible for studying everything about the immune system and treats any diseases related.
Infectious Disease Specialist - An IDS studies and treats diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites and will identify outbreaks of epidemics and pandemic situations.
Internal Medicine Specialists - These doctors are responsible for diagnosing any illnesses and managing them with nonsurgical treatment. These are usually unusual or serious diseases.
Internists- These doctors focus on medicines related to adults and have special expertise in the areas related to the prevention and treatment of adult diseases.
Medical Geneticist - A doctor who is responsible for testing, identifying and treating patients with genetic diseases and disorders.
Microbiologist - A microbiologist is a doctor who studies the causes, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases where microbes are involved.
Neonatologist - A doctor for new-born babies, premature or critically ill babies.
Nephrologists - This is a specialist doctor that treats kidney diseases and renal problems with treatments such as dialysis.
Neurologist - This doctor studies various brain disorders, such as, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.
Neurosurgeons - These are the specialist doctors who carry out surgeries on central and peripheral nervous system diseases and the brain.
Obstetrician - This is a sub specialization in the gynecological field of study and handles various aspects of the female reproductive system, such as, childbirth, caesareans etc.
Oncologist- An oncologist is a specialist physician that diagnose and treat cancer patients with drugs, chemotherapy, radiation and where needed, surgical interventions.
Ophthalmologist- This is a doctor that treats eyes and various eye defects, blindness and performs different eye surgeries.
Orthopedic Surgeon -If you suffer from arthritis and osteoporosis and other bone related illnesses, or broken bones, an orthopedic surgeon needs to be consulted.
Orthopedist - Broken bones from falls or osteoporosis is treated by an orthopedist.
Primatologist- If someone is having a high risk pregnancy, this is the doctor who should be consulted for special care and treatment.
Pale pathologist - A doctor that studies ancient diseases.
Parasitologist - A doctor that is responsible for study of parasites, their pathology and parasitic diseases and treatment of these diseases.
Pathologists- Specialist scientists who are doctors that study abnormalities in living organisms and study DNA, tissue, blood and other various human and animal cells. They are also responsible for performing autopsies on dead bodies to determine the cause of death.
Pediatrician-This is a doctor who treats children for any illness from birth to adolescent.
Plastic Surgeon-If you are not happy with how you look, a plastic surgeon can change your appearance by performing cosmetic surgery on you.
Physiologists - A physiologist is a life science doctor who specializes in physiology and help rehabilitate.
Physiatrist - The doctor whose specialty is medicine and rehabilitation of the body and muscles.
Plastic Surgeon - A plastic surgeon is a doctor that can transplant skin, muscles or change the structure of a face or other body parts for cosmetic and reconstructive purposes.
Podiatrists - This is a specialist doctor who treats disorders of the foot and ankle.
Psychiatrists- These doctors specialize in mental illnesses and will study, diagnoses and counsel and treat mental illnesses such as Bipolar, dementia, depression, Alzheimer's etc.
Pulmonologist - A doctor who is responsible for diagnosing and treats lung conditions and treating or managing critical care patients admitted in the ICU with ventilator support.
Radiologists- A doctor who specializes in use of X-rays or other imaging technologies in order to diagnose various illnesses.
Reproductive Endocrinologist-This doctor treats various reproductive problems that include sexual disorders and infertility problems etc.
Rheumatologist -A physician responsible forhandling autoimmune disorders and allergic conditions.
Surgeon- A surgeon is a doctor that specializes in surgical operations and will have their own specialties such as orthopedic, ENT, brain, nuro, cardiovascular, maxillo-facial surgery, plastic surgery, and transplant surgery.
Thoracic Oncologist -This doctor deals with cancer of the lungs, esophagus and chest.
Urologist - Any urinary problems and urinary tract infections are treated by an urologist.
Veterinarian - While other doctors are responsible for treating humans, the veterinarians are responsible for the treatment of sick animals.
Apart from these main categories of specialization, there are other lesser known specialization areas for doctors. However, having a proper knowledge of these common types of physicians is a good starting point.
Table: Types of Doctors
General Medical Experts |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
General physician/ family practitioner |
A doctor who offers treatment for mild conditions. |
Internal medical doctor |
Deals in Adult medicine, treatment and prevention of adult diseases. |
An emergency doctor |
On call 24/7 and specializes with emergency room practice. |
Hospitalist |
Cares for hospitalized patients. |
Palliative care specialist |
Reduces the suffering and improves the life of patients in pain |
General pediatricians |
Treats general medical conditions in infant, adolescents and children. |
Intensive care specialist |
Treats life threatening conditions in need of invasive monitoring and organ support |
Geriatrician |
Treats geriatrics (old people) related health complications |
Anesthesiologist |
Administers and studies anesthesia for surgical procedures |
Surgeons |
Performs surgeries that are related to different areas of medicine |
Doctors Treating Heart Problems |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
Cardiologist |
Diagnoses and treats conditions related to the heart and vessels of the blood |
Pediatric cardiologist |
Treats and diagnoses heart complication in infants. |
Vascular medical specialist |
Offers treatment for vascular diseases related to arteries, lymphatic system and veins |
Doctors Treating Hormone/Gland Problems |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
Hormone doctor/endocrinologist |
Diagnoses and treats endocrine system and glands disorders and imbalances |
Pediatric endocrinologist |
Treats hormone and gland problems in infants, children and adolescents |
Doctors Treating Stomach/Liver/Bowel/Colon/Kidney Problems |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
Urologist |
Treats, diagnoses and studies health issues related to the urinary tract, kidney and urinary system |
Gastrologist |
Treats and diagnoses medical conditions related to the stomach functions |
Hepatologist |
Treats and diagnosis diseases related to the liver |
Nephrologist |
Treats kidney diseases and ailments |
Rectal/ Colon surgeon |
Undertakes surgical procedures to correct rectal, colon and anal disorders |
Doctors Treating Reproduction/Sex Problems |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
Andrologist |
Treats and diagnoses medical issues with the male reproductive system |
Gynecologist |
Treats and diagnoses conditions in the reproductive system of females |
Obstetrician/ Gynecologist |
Childbirth expert, specializes in C-section, ovarian tumors removal and PAP smears |
Sexual medicine practitioner |
Studies, treats and diagnoses disorders related to sex |
Fertility specialist |
Treats problems with infertility menopause sexual disorders and hormonal imbalance |
Doctors Treating Immunity/Allergy Problems |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
Allergist |
Expert in allergic reactions and treatment of immune system disorders |
immunologist |
Specializes in the study and treatment of conditions related to the immune system |
Doctors Treating Cancer |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
Medical oncologist |
Oversees the general care of cancer patients. Coordinates treatment with the other specialists |
Radiation oncologist |
Specializes in treating cancer using radiation |
Surgical oncologist |
Deals with administering surgical procedures to treat cancer. Uses biopsy to diagnose cancer. Removes tumors and cancerous tissues |
Pediatric oncologist |
Treats cancer in children |
Doctors Treating Lungs and Blood Problems |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
Pulmonologist |
Treats and diagnoses lung medical condition. Cares for ICU patients with ventilator support needs |
Hematologist |
Treats, diagnoses and studies conditions related to the blood |
Doctors Treating Brain/Nervous System Problems |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
Neurosurgeon |
Specializes in the treatment of diseases affecting the nervous system and the brain |
Neurologist |
Diagnoses, studies ad treats medical conditions affecting the brain such as strokes, seizures and Alzheimer's |
Doctors Treating Joints/Bones/Muscle problems |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
Orthopedist |
Repairs and replaces broken bones. Treats bone, tendons and joint problems |
Orthopedic surgeon |
Offers surgical treatment for joint, muscle and bones complications |
Rheumatologist |
Specializes in the treatment of vasculitis, rheumatism and autoimmune disorders. |
Podiatrist |
Specializes in treatment of diseases and disorders affecting the ankle and foot |
Doctors Treating Nose/Ears/Throat/Dental/Eyes/Skin Problems |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
Audiologist |
Specializes in hearing aids treatment |
Otolaryngologist/ENT specialist |
Specializes in ear, throat and nose medical ailments |
Opthalmologist |
Specializes in treating eye vision, and performing simple eye surgeries |
Periodontist |
Treats dental problems related to teeth supporting structures |
Dermatologist |
Specializes in skin and skin structure conditions |
Doctors Treating Psychological Problems |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
General psychiatrist |
Specializes in the study, treatment and diagnosis of mental disorder and behavioral problems. |
Neuropsychiatrist |
Specializes in mental and brain health |
Geriatric psychiatrist |
Deals with mental complications in elderly individuals |
Forensic psychiatrist |
Studies correlation between psychology and crime |
Other Types of Doctors |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
Parasitologist |
Studies biology and pathology of parasites, as well as parasitic diseases. |
Diagnostician |
Studies the medical symptoms and reports of patients to diagnose the disease. |
Epidemiologist |
Studies the causes and patterns of diseases in a population or area, and make efforts to prevent epidemics/pandemics from happening again. |
Table: Types of Doctors
General Medical Experts |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
General physician/ family practitioner |
A doctor who offers treatment for mild conditions. |
Internal medical doctor |
Deals in Adult medicine, treatment and prevention of adult diseases. |
An emergency doctor |
On call 24/7 and specializes with emergency room practice. |
Hospitalist |
Cares for hospitalized patients. |
Palliative care specialist |
Reduces the suffering and improves the life of patients in pain |
General pediatricians |
Treats general medical conditions in infant, adolescents and children. |
Intensive care specialist |
Treats life threatening conditions in need of invasive monitoring and organ support |
Geriatrician |
Treats geriatrics (old people) related health complications |
Anesthesiologist |
Administers and studies anesthesia for surgical procedures |
Surgeons |
Performs surgeries that are related to different areas of medicine |
Doctors Treating Heart Problems |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
Cardiologist |
Diagnoses and treats conditions related to the heart and vessels of the blood |
Pediatric cardiologist |
Treats and diagnoses heart complication in infants. |
Vascular medical specialist |
Offers treatment for vascular diseases related to arteries, lymphatic system and veins |
Doctors Treating Hormone/Gland Problems |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
Hormone doctor/endocrinologist |
Diagnoses and treats endocrine system and glands disorders and imbalances |
Pediatric endocrinologist |
Treats hormone and gland problems in infants, children and adolescents |
Doctors Treating Stomach/Liver/Bowel/Colon/Kidney Problems |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
Urologist |
Treats, diagnoses and studies health issues related to the urinary tract, kidney and urinary system |
Gastrologist |
Treats and diagnoses medical conditions related to the stomach functions |
Hepatologist |
Treats and diagnosis diseases related to the liver |
Nephrologist |
Treats kidney diseases and ailments |
Rectal/ Colon surgeon |
Undertakes surgical procedures to correct rectal, colon and anal disorders |
Doctors Treating Reproduction/Sex Problems |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
Andrologist |
Treats and diagnoses medical issues with the male reproductive system |
Gynecologist |
Treats and diagnoses conditions in the reproductive system of females |
Obstetrician/ Gynecologist |
Childbirth expert, specializes in C-section, ovarian tumors removal and PAP smears |
Sexual medicine practitioner |
Studies, treats and diagnoses disorders related to sex |
Fertility specialist |
Treats problems with infertility menopause sexual disorders and hormonal imbalance |
Doctors Treating Immunity/Allergy Problems |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
Allergist |
Expert in allergic reactions and treatment of immune system disorders |
immunologist |
Specializes in the study and treatment of conditions related to the immune system |
Doctors Treating Cancer |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
Medical oncologist |
Oversees the general care of cancer patients. Coordinates treatment with the other specialists |
Radiation oncologist |
Specializes in treating cancer using radiation |
Surgical oncologist |
Deals with administering surgical procedures to treat cancer. Uses biopsy to diagnose cancer. Removes tumors and cancerous tissues |
Pediatric oncologist |
Treats cancer in children |
Doctors Treating Lungs and Blood Problems |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
Pulmonologist |
Treats and diagnoses lung medical condition. Cares for ICU patients with ventilator support needs |
Hematologist |
Treats, diagnoses and studies conditions related to the blood |
Doctors Treating Brain/Nervous System Problems |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
Neurosurgeon |
Specializes in the treatment of diseases affecting the nervous system and the brain |
Neurologist |
Diagnoses, studies ad treats medical conditions affecting the brain such as strokes, seizures and Alzheimer's |
Doctors Treating Joints/Bones/Muscle problems |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
Orthopedist |
Repairs and replaces broken bones. Treats bone, tendons and joint problems |
Orthopedic surgeon |
Offers surgical treatment for joint, muscle and bones complications |
Rheumatologist |
Specializes in the treatment of vasculitis, rheumatism and autoimmune disorders. |
Podiatrist |
Specializes in treatment of diseases and disorders affecting the ankle and foot |
Doctors Treating Nose/Ears/Throat/Dental/Eyes/Skin Problems |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
Audiologist |
Specializes in hearing aids treatment |
Otolaryngologist/ENT specialist |
Specializes in ear, throat and nose medical ailments |
Opthalmologist |
Specializes in treating eye vision, and performing simple eye surgeries |
Periodontist |
Treats dental problems related to teeth supporting structures |
Dermatologist |
Specializes in skin and skin structure conditions |
Doctors Treating Psychological Problems |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
General psychiatrist |
Specializes in the study, treatment and diagnosis of mental disorder and behavioral problems. |
Neuropsychiatrist |
Specializes in mental and brain health |
Geriatric psychiatrist |
Deals with mental complications in elderly individuals |
Forensic psychiatrist |
Studies correlation between psychology and crime |
Other Types of Doctors |
Doctor Name |
Job Contents |
Parasitologist |
Studies biology and pathology of parasites, as well as parasitic diseases. |
Diagnostician |
Studies the medical symptoms and reports of patients to diagnose the disease. |
Epidemiologist |
Studies the causes and patterns of diseases in a population or area, and make efforts to prevent epidemics/pandemics from happening again. |
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