GK - TYPES OF DOCTORS

TYPE OF DOCTOR	WHAT THEY DO
AUDIOLOGIST	·        handles problems with hearing
ANESTHESIOLOGIST	·        administers drugs and monitors patient condition during surgery
ANDROLOGIST	·        specialist doctor that helps in diagnosing and treating male reproductive system disorders.
ALLERGIST	·        helps with allergies.
CARDIOLOGIST	·        a cardiologist specializes in diseases of the heart and cardiovascular diseases.
DENTIST	·        Treats problems of teeth like tooth decay, gums defects and other oral defects
DERMATOLOGIST	·        Deals with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases.
ENDOCRINOLOGIST	·        diagnoses and treats diabetes, hormone imbalances, thyroid disease and other disorders of the endocrine system.
EPIDEMIOLOGIST	·        specializes in epidemic illnesses which are highly viral and spreads in society.
GYNAECOLOGIST	·        study diseases of the female reproductive system.
GASTROENTEROLOGIST	·        specializes in diseases of the digestive system.
GERIATRICIAN	·        general practice physician who specializes in caring for older adults.
HEMATOLOGIST	·        specializes in diseases of the blood and bone marrow.
HEPATOLOGIST	·        specializes in diseases of the liver.
IMMUOLOGIST	·        Treats diseases related to immune system.
GENETICIST	·        provides testing, counseling and therapy for genetic diseases.
MICROBIOLOGIST	·        studies the causes, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases where microbes are involved.
NEONATOLOGIST	·        cares for premature and critically ill newborns.
NEUROLOGIST	·        treats all types of disease and functions of the brain, spine, peripheral nerves, muscles and nervous systems.
NEUROSURGEON	·        Performs surgeries on central and peripheral nervous system diseases and the brain.
NEPHROLOGIST	·        Specialises in diseases related to kidneys.
OBSTETRICIAN	·        sub specialization of gynaecologist and studies various aspects of the female reproductive system, such as, childbirth, caesareans.
ONCOLOGIST	·        specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancers and tumors
OPTHALMOLOGIST	·        treats eyes and various eye defects, blindness and performs different eye surgeries.
ORThOPAEDIC SURGEON	·        treats diseases, disorders and injuries of the musculoskeletal system.
ENT SPECIALIST	·        treats problems with the ear, nose and throat.
PEDIATRICIAN	·        treats children for any illness from birth to adolescent.
PATHOLOGIST	·        usually works behind the scenes to diagnose diseases by studying tissues, body fluids and organs.
PHYSIOLOGIST	·        specializes in physiology and help rehabilitate.
PULMONOLOGIST	·        specializes in lung disease.
PLASTIC SURGEON	·        changes the appearance by performing cosmetic surgery.
PODIATRIST	·        treats both medical and surgical deformities of the foot and ankle.
RADIOLOGIST	·        radiologists perform and interpret imaging tests;
PSYCHIATRIST	·        Deals with mental illnesses such as, schizophrenia, depression and anxiety
RHEOMATOLOGIST	·        specializes in arthritis and diseases of the joints.
SURGEON	·        specializes in surgical operations.
UROLOGIST	·        studies the surgical diseases of urinary system in male and female and genital system only in male.