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Allergist-A
Doctor who treats patients for having
adverse reactions
to certain substances such as food, dust, etc.
Cardiologist-A
Doctor who specializes with
Heart Conditions. (Valve replacement, Heart murmur,
etc.)
Chiropractor-Someone who treats disorders of the joints.
Dermatologist-A Doctor who cares for Skin
Disorders. (Acne, Rashes, Hair disorder, dryness to oily
skin problems, etc.)
General Family
Doctor -A Doctor that handles the
yearly checkups, and overall physicals for
individuals and/or family. (Checkups, Mild treatments
for viruses such as flu like symptoms, Strep throat tests,
Cholesterol tests, Thyroid tests , etc.)
Geriatrician-A Doctor who handles the care of
older individuals.
Gynecologist
-A Doctor for women specializing in the
medical field for functions, and diseases that affect the
Reproductive system. (Checks for tumors, Women's stds, etc.)
Neurologist-A Doctor that specializes with the
Nervous system. (Seizures, Brain tumors, Blood clots, etc.)
Nutritionist -A Doctor who handles patients proper
diet to improve overall health.
Obstetrician -A Doctor who handles a branch of medicine
concerning pregnancy
and childbirth. (Checkups during pregnancy, Toxemia is
a concern that can affect pregnant women, etc.)
Oncologist -A Doctor who handles the care, and study for
tumors and cancer related issues.
Optometrist -A Doctor who is in the profession of the
testing of eyes for defect concerning vision , and
eye disease issues. (Eye checkup, Glaucoma, Cataracts, etc.)
Orthopedic
-A doctor who handles issues concerning
muscle disorders,
bone, and joint issues.
Pediatrician -A doctor who handles the care, and
treatment for children. (Checkups for children, Shots,
Weight, Reflexes, etc.)
Physiotherapist -A doctor who handles the overall
physical therapy for the body. This can be from an injury, to a
physical condition either form birth, or age. (Accidents that cause
Injury to Neck and Back area, etc.)
Podiatrist -
A Doctor who handles treatment , and overall care of the
foot or feet. (Athletes foot, Ingrown toe nails, Nail
fungus, Bunions, etc. )
Rheumatologist -A doctor who handles the care of disease
that effects the
inflammation and pain in the joints and
muscles. (Fibromalagia and other muscle and joint related
diseases, etc.)
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