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anesthesiologist

Administration of medications to cause loss of sensation or feeling during surgery or treatments

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Cardiologist

DX + TX of heart and blood vessels

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Emergency Physician

Acute (sudden, onset, severe) illness or injury

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Dermatologist

Diseases of the skin, hair, and nails

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Acupuncturist

Insert very thin needles into specific points along the medians (pathways) in the body to stimulate and balance the flow of energy

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Chiropractor

(Not a medical doctor) align your spine

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Dentist

Specializes in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disease of the teeth and gums

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Endocrinologist

Diseases of the endocrine glands + hormones

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Gastroenterologist

Diseases and disorders of the stomach and intestine

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General/family practice (PCP-Primary care provider)

Promote wellness, treat illness, or injury in all age groups

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Gynecologist

Diseases of female reproductive organs

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Internist

Diseases of internal organs (Lungs, heart, glands, intestines, kidneys)

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Hematologist

Dx + Tx blood disorders

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Pathologist

Dx by studying organs, tissues, and cells

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neurologist

disorders of the brain and nervous system

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obstetrician

Pregnancy and childbirth

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Oncologist

diagnosis and treatment of tumors (cancer)

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Ophthalmologist

Diseases and disorders of the eye

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optometrist

Specializes in dx + tx of vision defects

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optician

Makes or sells lenses, eyeglasses, and other optical supplies

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orthopedist

diseases and disorders of muscle and bones

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Otolaryngologist

diseases of ear, nose, and throat (ENT)

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Pharmacist

Dispenses medication per written orders

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pediatrician

diseases and disorders of children (infants-18)

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Plastic surgeon

corrective surgery to repair injured or malformed body parts

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Proctologist

Diseases of the lower parts of the large intestine

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psychiatrist

diseases and disorders of the mind

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Radiologist

Use of x rays and radiation diagnose and treat diseases

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sports medicine

Prevention and treatment of injuries sustained in athletic events

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surgeon

surgery to correct deformities or treat injuries or disease

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Urologist

Diseases of the kidney, bladder, or urinary system

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