what is the term for a physician who specializes in blood diseases?
1 Gastroenterologist-specializes in diseases of the digestive system. 2  Geriatrician (Geriatric Medicine) - general practice physician who specializes in caring for older adults. 3  Hematologist-a hematologist specializes in diseases of the blood and bone marrow. 4  Hepatologist-specializes in diseases of the liver.