Physician Definitions

Anesthesiologist :: A physician specializing and legally qualified to administer anesthetics and related techniques.

Cardiologist :: A physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.

ENT :: Physician specializing in the combined specialties of diseases of the ear, note and throat.

Family Practice :: Physician who cares for the entire family, from prenatal to geriatric care.

General Surgeon :: A physician who treats disease, injury or deformity by surgical intervention.

Internal Medicine :: A physician who specializes in adult health care, from patients in their teen years through old age.

OB/GYN :: A physician who specializes in the medical care of women during pregnancy and childbirth, as well as diseases of the female genital tract.

Orthopedist :: A physician who specializes in preserving, restoring, and developing function of the musculoskeletal system, extremities, and spine by using medical, surgical, and physical methods.

Pediatrician :: A physician who specializes in the study and treatment of children from birth through adolescence.

Physiatrist :: A physician who specializes in medicine relating to the body as distinguished from the mind

Podiatrist :: A physician specializing in the treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the human foot.

Radiologist :: A person skilled in the diagnostic and/or therapeutic use of x-rays and other forms of radiant energy.

Urologist :: A physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the genitourinary tract.

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