1. Medical Specialists
And
Diseases

2. Cardiologist Specializes in complications of the heart
An example is coronary artery disease.
The arteries that supply the walls of the heart become blocked with plaque.

3. Podiatrist Specializes in complications of the feet.
An example would be foot ulcers
Open sores on the feet. Often a symptom linked to diabetes.

4. Dermatologist Specializes in complications of the skin
An example would be shingles
A skin irritation caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox

5. Endocrinologist
Specializes in complications dealing with the glands in your body.
An example is thyroid disease
The thyroid is the gland that controls growth during your childhood years

6. Urologist
Specializes in complications of the kidneys and urinary tract
An example would be kidney stones
Small hard deposits that form inside your kidneys

7. Orthopedic
Specializes in complications of the skeletal and muscular systems
An example would be a fracture of a bone
A break in a bone

8. Optometrist Specializes in complications of the eyes
An example would be cataracts
A clouding of the lense of the eye that impairs vision

9. Audiologist Specializes in hearing complications
An example would be ototoxicity
Hearing loss resulting from the use of medication or drugs

10. Oncologist Specializes in the area of cancerous tumors
An example would be lymphoma
A type of cancer that affects your white blood cells

11. Radiologist Specializes in reading medical scans
An example would be an x-ray or MRI
Scans that show signs of internal complications

12. Gastroenterologist
Specializes in complications of the digestive system
An example would be diverticulitis
An inflammatory disease of the large intestine (colon)

13. Hematologist Specializes in blood disorders An example would be Anemia
A decrease in the number of red blood cells

14. Hepatologist Specializes in complications of the liver
An example is jaundice
A yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes cause by the liver

15. Neurologist Specializes in complications of the nervous system
An example would be Bell’s Palsy
An unexplained episode of facial muscle weakness and paralysis

16. Obstetrician
Specializes in the care of a pregnant mother

17. Pediatrician
Specializes in child medical care

18. Otolarynologist
Specializes in complication of the ears, nose and throat.
An example is strep throat
Inflammation of the walls of the throat

19. Psychiatrist Treatment of mental and emotional disorders
An example is schizophrenia
Hallucinations, paranoia and bizarre delusions

20. Rheumatologist Specializes in complications of the joints
An example would be arthritis
Painful swelling of the joints

21. STUDY THESE!!! You will need to know: All 20 specialists
What they study
Identify the disorders
Symptoms of the disorders