Medical Terminology Medical Specialist List 12 Chapter 5
Allergist Treatment of ___________ reactions Treatment of hypersensitivity reactions
Anesthesiologist Administration of agents for loss of ___________ Administration of agents for loss of sensation
Cardiologist Treatment of _______disease Treatment of heart disease
Dermatologist Treatment of ______disease Treatment of skin disease
Emergency practitioner _________evaluation and treatment of people with acute _____& _____ in the hospital setting Immediate evaluation and treatment of people with acute injury & illness in the hospital setting
Endocrinologist Treatment of _________gland disorders Treatment of endocrine gland disorders
Gastroenterologist Treatment of _____& _____ disorders Treatment of stomach & intestinal disorders
Geriatrician Treatment of disease of ______ Treatment of disease of old age
Gynecologist Surgery & treatment of the female __________ system Surgery & treatment of the female reproductive system
Hematologist Treatment of ________ disorders Treatment of blood disorders
Internist Comprehensive care to ______ in an ______or hospital Comprehensive care to adults in an office or hospital
Nephrologist Treatment of ________ disease Treatment of kidney disease
Neurologist Treatment of _____ disorders Treatment of nerve disorders
Obstetrician Treatment of _______women; _________ of babies Treatment of pregnant women; delivery of babies
Oncologist Diagnosis and medical treatment of _______& __________ tumors Diagnosis and medical treatment of malignant & benign tumors
Ophthalmologist Surgical and medical treatment of ______ disorders Surgical and medical treatment of eye disorders
Orthopedist Surgical treatment of_____, ______ & _______ Surgical treatment of bones, muscles & joints
Otolaryngologist Treatment of the_____, ____ & ___ Treatment of the ear, nose & throat ENT
Pathologist Diagnosis of ________by analysis of cells Diagnosis of disease by analysis of cells
Pediatrician Treatment of diseases of_______ Treatment of diseases of children
Psychiatrist Treatment of _______ disorders Treatment of mental disorders
Radiologist Examination of _____to determine a diagnosis; includes interpretation of _______images and ___ and nuclear medicine as well Examination of x-rays to determine a diagnosis; includes interpretation of ultrasound images and MRI and nuclear medicine as well
Rheumatologist Treatment of _____ & _______ disorders Treatment of joint & muscle disorders
Urologist Treatment of the _______ tract Treatment of the urinary tract