Medical Specialties Quiz 1 Allergist A subspecialty of

Medical Specialties Quiz 1

Allergist A subspecialty of internal medicine dealing with a diagnosis and treatment of body reactions resulting from unusual sensitivity to foods, pollens, dust, medicines or other substances.

Anesthesiologist Administration of various forms of anesthesia in operations

Cardiologist A subspecialty of internal medicine involving the diagnosis and treatment of disease of the heart and blood vessels

Dermatologist Diagnosis and treatment of disease of the skin

Gastroenterologist A subspecialty of internal medicine concerned with diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the digestive tract

Family Practitioner The diagnosis and treatment of disease by both medical and surgical methods, without limitation to organ systems or body regions, and without restriction as to age of patients

Surgeon The diagnosis and treatment of disease by surgical means, without limitations to special organ systems or body regions

Gynecologist Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female reproductive organs

Internist The diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of illnesses of adults

Neurosurgeon Diagnosis and surgical treatment of brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders

Neurologist Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves

Obstetrician The care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the interval immediately following

Medical Specialties Quiz 2

Ophthalmologist Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye, including prescribing glasses

Orthopedist Diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the muscular and skeletal system

Otolaryngologist Diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the ear, nose, and throat

Pathologist Study and interpretations of changes in organs, tissues, cells, and alterations in body chemistry, to aid in diagnosing disease and determining treatment

Pediatrician Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of children’s disease

Physiatrist Diagnosis of disease or injury in the various system and areas of the body and treatment by means of physical procedures as well as treatment and restoration of the convalescent and physically handicapped patient

Plastic Surgeon Corrective or reparative surgery to restore deformed or mutilated parts of the body

Psychiatrist Diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders

Radiologist - Radiology Use of radiant energy including X-rays, radium, cobalt 60, etc. , in the diagnosis of disease

Radiologist – Therapeutic Radiology The use of radiant energy, including Xrays, radium, and other radioactive substances in the treatment of disease

Thoracic Surgeon Operative treatment of the lungs, heart, or the large blood vessels within the chest cavity

Urologist Diagnosis and treatment of diseases or disorders of the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra and the male reproductive organs