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The medical profession has become so specialized and advanced that you need quality information to keep up. Learn about the numerous medical specialties and the focus of each.
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Occupational Physician
An occupational physician specializes in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of a vast range of illnesses caused by industrial and business environments. Those include asbestos-induced cancer and feet injuries. Learn what occupational physicians do.
See more »Oncologist
Oncologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of tumors, particularly cancer. There are subspecialists within the field of oncology, such as pediatric oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. Find out exactly what oncologists do.
See more »Ophthalmologist
An ophthalmologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries of the eyes, such as cataracts and glaucoma. Most ophthalmologists are also eye surgeons. Learn about what ophthalmologists do.
See more »Orthopedist
Orthopedists are concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the bones and joints, including broken bones, bone tumors, and other problems of the skeletal system. Learn about what orthopedists do.
See more »Otolaryngologist
Otolaryngologists -- or ear, nose, and throat specialists -- focus on the diagnosis and treatment of problems related to the ear, nose, and throat, commonly referred to as ENT. Learn about what otolaryngologists do.
See more »Pathologist
Pathologists study the changes in body tissues brought about by disease and the ways in which these changes provide clues to the causes of disease and death. Learn about what pathologists do.
See more »Pediatrician
Pediatricians specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of children from birth through adolescence. They often serve as primary care physicians for children. Learn more about what pediatricians do.
See more »Peripheral Vascular Surgeon
While cardiovascular surgeons treat disorders that affect the heart and its blood vessels specifically, peripheral vascular surgeons treat conditions that affect the rest of the circulatory system. Learn about what peripheral vascular surgeons do.
See more »Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist
Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists are concerned with the diseases and disorders of the neuromuscular system (the nerves and muscles). Learn more about what physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists do.
See more »Podiatrist
Podiatrists treat diseases and injuries of the feet. Doctors in this area have degrees in podiatric medicine but not M.D. degrees, and they have not attended medical school. Learn about what podiatrists do.
See more »Preventative Medicine Specialist
Preventive medicine specialists seek to prevent illnesses. This field of medicine is also concerned with reviewing present health services and anticipating and planning to meet future medical needs. Learn what preventive medicine specialists do.
See more »Psychiatrist
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who deals with mental disorders. Many psychiatrists use psychoanalysis as part of their diagnostic method, and all psychiatrists have intensive training in psychology. Learn about what psychiatrists do.
See more »Pulmonary Medicine Specialist
Pulmonary medicine specialists study, diagnose, and treat diseases and disorders of the lungs and related passageways. These diseases can include asthma, lung cancer, and tuberculosis. Learn about specialists in the field of pulmonary medicine.
See more »Radiologist and Nuclear Medicine Specialist
A radiologist is a physician who uses X rays to diagnose and treat disorders. Nuclear medicine specialists use radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases. Learn about radiologists and nuclear medicine specialists.
See more »Rheumatologist
Rheumatologists diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of bones, joints, and muscles. These disorders often are characterized by inflammation or degeneration and include such conditions as arthritis and gout. Learn about what rheumatologists do.
See more »Sports Medicine Practitioner
Doctors from various medical fields list themselves as sports medicine practitioners. Sports medicine has made great contributions to the general public by producing evidence of the benefits of exercise. Learn about sports medicine practitioners.
See more »Surgeon
Surgeons use surgical operations to treat disease, injury, or deformity by going into the human body by way of incisions through the skin and muscles. Learn about what surgeons do.
See more »Urologist
Urologists specialize in the study, diagnosis, and medical treatment of diseases and disorders of the kidneys, urinary tract, prostate gland, and male sex organs. Learn more about what urologists do.
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