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allergist
treatment of hypersensitivity reactions
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anesthesiologist
administration of agents for loss of sensation
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cardiologist
treatment of heart disease
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cardiovascular surgeon
surgery on the heart and blood vessels
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colorectal surgeon
surgery on the colon and rectum
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dermatologist
treatment of skin disorders
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emergency practicioner
immediate evaluation and treatment of acute injury and illness in a hospital setting
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endocrinologist
treatment of endocrine gland disorders
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family practicioner
primary care and treatment for families on a continuing basis
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gastroenterologist
treatment of stomach and intestinal disorders
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geriatrician
treatment of diseases of old age
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gynecologist
surgery and treatment for diseases of the female reproductive system
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hematologist
treatment of blood disorders
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infectious disease specialist
treatment of diseases caused by microorganisms
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internist
comprehensive care for adults in an office or hospital setting
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nephrologist
treatment of kidney diseases
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neurologist
treatment of nerve disorders
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neurosurgeon
surgery on brain, spinal cord, and nerves
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obstetrician
treatment of pregnant women; delivery of babies
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oncologist
diagnosis and medical treatment of malignant and benign tumors
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ophthalmologist
surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders
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orthopedist
surgical treatment of bones, muscles, and joints
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otolaryngologist
treatment of ear, nose, throat
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pathologist
diagnosis of disease by analysis of children
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pediatrician
treatment of diseases of children
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physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist
treatment to restore function after illness
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psychiatrist
treatment of mental disorders
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pulmonologist
treatment of lung diseases
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radiologist
examination of x-ray images to determine a diagnosis; includes interpretation of ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear medicine studies as well
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radiation oncologist
treatment of disease with high-energy radiation
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rheumatologist
treatment of joint and muscle disorders
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thoracic surgeon
surgery on chest organs
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urologist
surgery on urinary tract
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