They treat all age groups, and a referral is usually necessary. An otolaryngologist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the ear, nose, and throat. These physicians receive three years training following medical school and their internal medicine residency. They treat all age groups and a referral is usually needed. A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
Psychiatrists are able to prescribe medication.
They receive three to four years of training beyond their internal medicine postgraduate residency. They are able to treat all age groups, and a referral is usually required. A child psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in the mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders of children. A referral is usually required. They have at least a master's degree, treat all age groups, and a referral is usually required.