Professions
treats diseases of skin, hair, nails, mucous membranes
Dermatologist
Medicate patients to lose sensation/feeling
anesthesiologist
Diagnose and treat diseases of heart and blood vessels
cardiologist
Diagnose and treat disorders of glands and organs that produce hormones
endocrinologist
Treat and diagnose problems in the GI tract
gastroenterologist
Female reproductive tract preventative care and treatment
gynecologist
Treats patients during pre pregnancy, during pregnancy, during labor, and postpartum
Obstetrician
Studies diseases of cells, fluids, and tissues of body
pathologist
Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for children up until 18 or 21 years of age depending on doctor
Pediatrician
Diagnoses, treats, and sometimes surgery for foot, ankle, and lower legs.
podiatrist
Diagnoses and treats disorders of the eyes
opthalmologist
Inserts thin hollow needles to improve chi circulation along meridians
Acupuncturist
Diagnoses and treats tumors
oncologist
Identifies and treats malnutrition or overnutrition
dietician
uses pressure to promote muscle healing and improve blood flow
massage therapist
Prepares and dispenses medical drugs
pharmacist
Diagnoses and treats a person's ability to speak or swallow
speech pathologist
Diagnoses and treats disorders or diseases of the kidneys
nephrologist
diagnoses and treats disorders or diseases of the nervous system
neurologist
Diagnoses and treats diseases of the musculoskeletal system
orthopedist
Uses x rays or radioactive substance to diagnose disorders and diseases
radiologist
Uses imaging equipment to form images (ultrasounds)
sonographer
Diagnoses and treats bladder and urinary tract
Urology
provide emergency onsite medical care and transportation to critically ill patients
EMT or Paramedic
healthcare for aging adults
geriatrics