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    4/11/2017 A List of Medical Specialists and What They Do

    Allergist or Immunologist ­ conducts the diagnosis and treatment of allergic conditions.

    Anesthesiologist ­ treats chronic pain syndromes; administers anesthesia and monitors the
    patient during surgery.

    Cardiologist ­ treats heart disease

    Dermatologist ­treats skin diseases, including some skin cancers

    Gastroenterologist ­ treats stomach disorders

    Hematologist/Oncologist ­ treats diseases of the blood and blood­forming tissues (oncology
    including cancer and other tumors)

    Internal Medicine Physician ­ treats diseases and disorders of internal structures of the
    body.

    Nephrologist ­ treats kidney diseases.

    Neurologist ­ treats diseases and disorders of the nervous system.

    Neurosurgeon ­ conducts surgery of the nervous system.

    Obstetrician ­ treats women during pregnancy and childbirth

    Gynecologist ­ treats diseases of the female reproductive system and genital tract.

    Nurse­Midwifery ­ manages a woman's health care, especially during pregnancy, delivery,
    and the postpartum period.

    Occupational Medicine Physician ­ diagnoses and treats work­related disease or injury.

    Ophthalmologist ­ treats eye defects, injuries, and diseases.

    Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon ­ surgically treats diseases, injuries, and defects of the hard
    and soft tissues of the face, mouth, and jaws.

    Orthopaedic Surgeon ­ preserves and restores the function of the musculoskeletal system.

    Otolaryngologist (Head and Neck Surgeon) ­ treats diseases of the ear, nose, and
    throat,and some diseases of the head and neck, including facial plastic surgery.

    Pathologist ­ diagnoses and treats the study of the changes in body tissues and organs
    which cause or are caused by disease

    Pediatrician ­ treats infants, toddlers, children and teenagers.

    Plastic Surgeon ­ restores, reconstructs, corrects or improves in the shape and appearance
    of damaged body structures, especially the face.

    Podiatrist ­ provides medical and surgical treatment of the foot.

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    4/11/2017 A List of Medical Specialists and What They Do

    Psychiatrist ­ treats patients with mental and emotional disorders.

    Pulmonary Medicine Physician ­ diagnoses and treats lung disorders.

    Radiation Onconlogist ­ diagnoses and treats disorders with the use of diagnostic imaging,
    including X­rays, sound waves, radioactive substances, and magnetic fields.

    Diagnostic Radiologist ­ diagnoses and medically treats diseases and disorders of internal
    structures of the body.

    Rheumatologist ­ treats rheumatic diseases, or conditions characterized by inflammation,
    soreness and stiffness of muscles, and pain in joints and associated structures

    Urologist ­ diagnoses and treats the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive
    system

    The Main Street project is a partnership of the Virginia Department of
    Education, James Madison University and the Workforce Improvement Network
    For more information about this project, contact Lisa Schick

    Last Updated On Wednesday February 19, 2003 8:03 AM

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