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TYPE OF SPECIALIST
TYPE OF CARE
Cardiologist
Specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels. They manage conditions such as heart attacks, serious
heart rhythm problems and heart failure (when your heart can’t pump enough blood).
Gastroenterologist
Specialists in the digestive organs. That includes the stomach, intestines, gallbladder, pancreas and liver. They
treat conditions such as cancers, ulcers, hepatitis and ulcerative colitis. These specialists are also known as
GI (gastrointestinal) doctors.
General surgeon
Cares for patients who need operations on their abdomens, digestive tracts, endocrine systems,
breasts, skin or blood vessels. They treat conditions such as hernias, colon cancer, breast cancer
and appendicitis.
Nephrologist
Treats injuries and conditions that damage the kidneys, such as chronic kidney disease. If kidneys fail,
nephrologists help patients with dialysis or consult with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Neurologist
Specializes in diseases and injuries involving the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. That can include stroke,
brain tumors, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, headache, meningitis and multiple sclerosis.
Obstetrician-
gynecologist
Commonly known as OB-GYNs, these specialists care for women before and during pregnancy, including
labor and delivery. Some gynecologists also treat women with conditions such as infertility or cancer of the
reproductive organs.
Oncologist
Treats all types of cancer. They may practice surgical, medical or radiation oncology. Some oncologists specialize
in certain cancers, such as breast cancer, lung cancer, leukemia or lymphoma.
Orthopedic surgeon
Treats conditions of the bones, joints, muscles, and supporting structures such as ligaments and cartilage. Besides
surgery, these specialists use medication, exercise and other therapies to treat patients.
Otolaryngologist
These doctors are also known as ear, nose and throat (ENT) specialists. Alongside treating ENT conditions, they
also specialize in managing disorders of the jaw, sinuses, mouth and face. That can include balance and sleep
problems.
Pulmonologist
Specializes in serious diseases or conditions of the lungs and airways. That can include cancer, pneumonia,
asthma and emphysema. Pulmonologists do not perform surgery, but they may take tissue samples of the lung or
chest wall for examination.
Radiologist
Uses medical imaging techniques to diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries. That can include imaging tests such
as x-rays and CT (computed tomography) scans. Radiation treatments may be used to treat malignant tumors and
other abnormal tissue.
Urologist
Specializes in treating urinary tract disorders in both males and females. They also treat reproductive system
disorders in males. They may use medicine or surgery for conditions such as infections, cancers, incontinence or
benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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