Types of Doctors

A

* **Allergist:** a doctor who is an expert in allergic reactions and treats immune system disorders.
* **Andrologist:** a doctor who treats and diagnoses medical issues with the male reproductive system.
* **Anesthesiologist:** a doctor who administers anesthesia for surgical procedures.
* **Audiologist:** a doctor who specializes in hearing aid treatments.

B

C

* **Cardiologist:** a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions related to the heart and vessels of the blood.
* **Colon/Rectal Surgeon:** a doctor who undertakes surgical procedures to correct rectal, colon, and anal disorders.

D

* **Dermatologist:** a doctor who specializes in skin ailments and conditions.
* **Diagnostician:** a doctor who studies the medical symptoms and reports of patients to diagnose their condition.

E

* **Emergency Doctor:** a doctor who is on call 24/7 and specializes in emergency room practice.
* **Endocrinologist:** a doctor who diagnoses and treats disorders and imbalances with the endocrine system and glands.
* **Epidemiologist:** a doctor who studies the causes and patterns of diseases in a population or area and to make efforts to prevent epidemics and pandemics.

F

* **Fertility Specialist:** a doctor who treats problems with infertility, menopause, sexual disorders, and hormonal imbalances.
* **Forensic Psychiatrist:** a doctor who studies correlations between psychology and crime.

G

* **Gastrologist:** a doctor who treats and diagnoses medical conditions related to the stomach and its functions.
* **General Pediatrician:** a doctor who treats general medical conditions in infants, adolescents, and children.
* **General Physician:** a doctor who offers treatment for mild conditions.
* **General Psychiatrist:** a doctor who specializes in the study, treatment, and diagnosis of mental disorders and behavioral problems.
* **General Surgeon:** a doctor who specializes in treating surgical conditions affecting almost any area of the body.
* **Geriatric Psychiatrist:** a doctor who deals with mental complications in elderly individuals.
* **Geriatrician:** a doctor who treats health complications in older patients.
* **Gynecologic Oncologist:** a doctor who treats patients with cancer of the female reproductive system.
* **Gynecologist:** a doctor who treats and diagnoses conditions in the reproductive system of females.

H

* **Hematologist:** a doctor who studies, treats, and diagnoses blood conditions.
* **Hepatologist:** a doctor who treats and diagnoses diseases related to the liver.

I

* **Immunologist:** a doctor who specializes in the study and treatment of conditions related to the immune system.
* **Intensive Care Specialist:** a doctor who treats life threatening conditions in need of invasive monitoring and organ support.
* **Internal Medical Doctor:** a doctor who offers treament and prevention of adult diseases.

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M

* **Medical Oncologist:** a doctor who oversees the general care of cancer patients and coordinates treatments with other oncological specialists.

N

* **Neonatal Surgeon:** a doctor who surgically treats babies with birth defects.
* **Nephrologist:** a doctor who treats diseases and ailments of the kidneys.
* **Neurological Surgeon:** a doctor who diagnoses and treats disorders of the nervous system.
* **Neurologist:** a doctor who diagnoses, studies, and treats medical conditions affecting the brain.
* **Neuropsychiatrist:** a doctor who specializes in mental and brain health.
* **Neurosurgeon:** a doctor who specializes in the surgical treatment of diseases affecting the nervous system and the brain.

O

* **Obstetrician:** a doctor who specializes in childbirth, c-sections, ovarian tumor removal, and PAP smears.
* **Oncologist:** a doctor who studies, diagnoses, and treats cancer patients.
* **Ophthalmic Surgeon:** a doctor who surgically treats disorders of the eyes and vision.
* **Ophthalmologist:** a doctor who specializes in the treatment of eyes and vision.
* **Oral/Maxillofacial Surgeon:** a doctor who specializes in the treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws, and hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
* **Orthopedic Surgeon:** a doctor who offers surgical treatments for joints, muscles, and bones.
* **Orthopedist:** a doctor who treats conditions of bones, tendons, and joints.
* **Otolaryngologist:** a doctor who specializes in medical ailments involving the ear, throat, and nose.

P

* **Palliative Care Specialist:** a doctor who reduces the suffering and improves the life of patients in pain.
* **Parasitologist:** a doctor who studies the biology and pathology of parasites and parasitic diseases.
* **Pediatric Cardiologist:** a doctor who diagnoses and treats heart complications in children.
* **Pediatric Endocrinologist:** a doctor who treats hormone and gland problems in infants and children.
* **Pediatric Oncologist:** a doctor who treats cancer in children.
* **Pediatric Surgeon:** a doctor who diagnoses and surgically treats children with ailments or diseases.
* **Periodontist:** a doctor who specializes in dental problems.
* **Plastic/Maxillofacial Surgeon:** a doctor who surgically deals with the repair, replacement, and reconstruction of defects of the form and function of the body covering and the underlying musculoskeletal system.
* **Podiatrist:** a doctor who specializes in the treatment of the ankle and foot.
* **Prenatal Surgeon:** a doctor who uses technology during the fetal stage of the development of a child to detect abnormalities.
* **Pulmonologist:** a doctor who treats and diagnoses medical conditions of the lungs.

Q

R

* **Radiation Oncologist:** a doctor who specializes in treating cancer using radiation therapy.
* **Rheumatologist:** a doctor who specializes in the treatment of vasculitis, rheumatism, and autoimmune disorders.

S

* **Sexual Medicine Practitioner:** a doctor who studies, treats, and diagnoses disorders related to sex.
* **Surgeon:** a doctor who performs surgeries that are related to different areas of medicine.
* **Surgical Oncologist:** a doctor who treats cancer with surgical procedures.

T

* **Thoracic Surgeon:** a doctor who treats patients with pathological conditions within the chest.

U

* **Urologist:** a doctor who treats, diagnoses, and studies health issues related to the urinary tract, kidneys, and urinary system.

V

* **Vascular Medical Specialist:** a doctor who offers treatment for vascular diseases related to arteries, veins, and the lymphatic system.
* **Vascular Surgeon:** a doctor who surgically treats patients with diseases of the arteries and veins.

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