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Who is Who

In this section we break down the complex specialties and subspecialties of medicine, so when next you are referred to see one, you’ll understand what your doctor is talking about.

Cardiologist
  • specialist on disorders and diseases of the heart
Dental Surgeon
  • surgery of the teeth and jaw bones
Dentist
  • general care and treatment of  diseases affecting teeth and gums without surgery
Dermatologist
  • treats conditions and diseases of the skin, hair, and nails
Ear, Nose and Throat doctor (ENT)
  • treatment of disorders affecting the head and neck, including the ears, nose throat, sinuses, voice box (larynx) and other structures
Endocrinologist
  • treatment of hormonal disorders
Gastroenterologist
  • treatment of digestive system disorders
General Practitioner (GP)
  • a medical doctor who does not specialize in any particular field. People seeking medical care usually contact a general practitioner first. When a patient develops a serious condition, a general practitioner may refer him or her to a specialist.  (e.g. internist,  urology, cardiology, oncology, neurology)
Geriatric Physician or Geriatrician
  • treatment of diseases and disorders of older adults form the age  0f 65

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Hematologist
  • treatment of blood and bone marrow disorders
Infectiologist
  • treatment of infectious diseases
Internist
  • treatment of immune system disorders, heart disorders,  hormonal disorders, digestive system disorder,  blood and bone marrow disorders, infectious disease, treatment of kidney disorders
Neonatologist
  • specialist treating new born babies especially the critically ill and premature
Nephrologist
  • treatment of kidney disorders
Neurologist
  • disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord and nerves
Neurosurgeon
  • brain, spinal cord and nerve operations
Oncologist
  • treatment of cancer with medicine e.g. chemotherapy
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • women’s health and child bearing
Othopaedic Surgeon
  • bone and joints Operations
Opthalmologist
  • eye diseases and operations

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Paediatrician
  • children’s health
Pathologist
  • test body fluids and tissue biopsies to make a diagnosis
Psychiatrist
  • treatment of mental disorder
Pulmonologist
  • treatment of diseases affecting the lungs and air ways
Radiologist
  • Imaging using Xrays, CT Scans, MRI scans, sonography and other imaging techniques
Rheumatologist
  • treatment of musculoskeletal disorders
Urologist
  • treatment of disorders affecting the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive organs e.g prostrate enlargement, kidney stones, prostrate cancer
Visceral Surgeon
  • general Surgeons for stomach/intestinal/thyroid/wound operations

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