They may refer complex medical problems to other specialists. Cardiologists treat diseases of the heart. Dermatologists specialize in treating conditions of the skin. Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat ailments of the digestive system. Gynecologists specialize in the prevention and treatment of disorders of the female reproductive system.
Neurologists specialize in disorders of the brain and central nervous system.
Obstetricians care for pregnant women and deliver babies. Oncologists specialize in working with malignant, or cancerous, tumors. Ophthalmologists diagnose and treat disorders associated with the eye. Orthopedists specialize in correcting or preventing skeletal deformities or ailments. Otolaryngologists treat ailments of the ears, nose, and throat.