Acupuncturist Acupuncturists are trained in a form of traditional Chinese medicine called acupuncture. Acupuncturists help in relieving pain, promote healing, and improve physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being through stimulation of specific points on the body, which are also called acupuncture points.
Allergist Allergists are doctors trained to prevent, diagnose, manage, and treat allergic diseases. Allergists are also trained to manage immune system disorders, including allergies, asthma, inherited immunodeficiency diseases, and autoimmune diseases. You should see an allergist if you have difficulty breathing, or nasal congestion, or chronic sinus infection, or seasonal/year-round allergies, or severe asthma impacting your work and life, or if non-prescription antihistamine medicines are not effective.
Audiologist Audiologists are trained to diagnose and evaluate hearing loss. They also treat disorders that are related to hearing loss such as balance disorders and ringing in the ears. They also work with patients who have experienced hearing loss to ensure that they can lead a comfortable life on a day to day basis. Audiologists can provide assistive devices that can help patients improve their hearing. An example of this is hearing aids. Audiologists also perform a variety of tests to assess the degree of an individual's hearing loss or issues with balancing.
ENT Doctor ENT doctors, also know as Otorhinolaryngologists, are doctors trained to deal with conditions of the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and related structures of the head and neck. ENT doctors work on conditions/treatments including allergy, immunotherapy, ear infections, removal of wax or objects from the ear, tinnitus (ringing in the ears), balance disorders, dizziness, hearing loss, sinus problems, diseases of the voice box, nasal congestion, speech and swallowing disorders, sleep disorders, and surgery.
Endocrinologist Endocrinologists are doctors trained to work with patients having hormone-related diseases. These doctors are trained to diagnose and manage diseases that affect the glands (adrenal glands, hypothalamus, ovaries and testicles, pancreas, parathyroid, pineal, pituitary, thymus, and thyroid) and the hormones. The endocrinologist helps in restoring hormone balance in the impacted gland. As part of their work, endocrinologists commonly treat diabetes, osteoporosis, menopause, metabolic disorders, thyroid diseases, some cancers (including thyroid cancer, pituitary tumor, parathyroid cancer, and adrenocortical carcinoma), short stature, and infertility.
General Physician General Physicians are highly trained specialists who provide the non-surgical treatment to adult patients, particularly who are referred to them by other doctors, most commonly by the patient's general practitioner. They care for the most difficult, serious or complex medical problems and continue to see the patient until these problems have been stabilized or resolved completely. General physicians are trained to carry out a variety of medical procedures for the diagnosis and management of patients with infectious and tropical diseases like HIV, tuberculosis, Kala Azar, Malaria, Cholera, and Diarrhea. They also undertake the teaching and administrative responsibilities which includes supervision and training to medical staff, planning medical programs, management of hospital pharmacy, and proper monitoring of medical activities in the hospital.
Neurologist A neurologist is a doctor who practices in neurology. Neurology is the science related to the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. A neurologist treats disorders affecting nerves, brain, spinal cord and cerebrovascular diseases, such as stroke, headache, movement disorders, such as Parkinson's disease, infections of the brain and nervous system, Alzheimer's disease, seizures disorders including epilepsy, spinal cord disorders, and speech and language disorders. Neurologists themselves do not perform surgery and if a patient needs surgery, they refer them to a neurosurgeon.
Neuropsychiatrist Neuropsychiatrists are doctors who have specialization in neuropsychiatry, a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders related with both psychiatric and neurological features. They diagnose and treat mental and behavioral disorders caused by conditions affecting the nervous system such as epilepsy, dementia, and head injuries. They often work in clinics, hospitals or research facilities. Neuropsychiatrists are trained and educated to perform neurological exams, which includes assessing a patient's motor functions, reflexes, cranial nerves, coordination, and gait posture.
Nutritionist A nutritionist provides guides on the matters of nutrition and food and their impacts on the health of human. There are different professional terms used for a nutritionist in different countries some of them are nutrition scientist, dietitian-nutritionist, public health nutritionist, clinical nutritionist, and sports nutritionist. Nutritionists focus on planning healthy diets. Some nutritionists also give the educational services or programs to aware the public on the strategies for healthy eating.
Obesity Specialist Obesity-specialist or bariatric physician is a healthcare provider who uses a broad treatment plan for weight loss which involves a balanced nutritional diet, exercise, behavior changes, and medicines. He or she may advise for weight loss surgery during severe conditions of obesity. A bariatric treatment plan is done to treat obesity, and also the health conditions associated with obesity such as hypertension, diabetes and kidney diseases. Their treatment plan depends upon various factors such as your food choices and types of exercise.
Otologist Otology is the branch of medical science which deals with the studies of an ear as well as diseases, diagnosis, and treatment of the ears. An otologist is a doctor who is trained to treat ear related diseases. An otologist is an otolaryngologist who has further training in the medical and surgical treatment of hearing loss, dizziness, and tumors of the ear. Otolaryngology is one of the oldest specialty of the medical field in the United States.
Psychiatrist A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who trained in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental, behavioral, and emotional disorders including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. Psychiatrists provide a wide range of treatments including psychological treatment also called psychotherapy or talking therapy, medication, and brain stimulation therapies such as electroconvulsive therapy. Psychiatrists assess all of the mental and physical symptoms by examining mental or physical status, brain imaging such as a computerized tomography (CT), or positron emission tomography (PET) scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and blood testing.
Psychologist A psychologist is a medical doctor who trained in diagnosis, and treatment of a mental illness including schizophrenia, behavioral problems, learning difficulties, depression, and anxiety. Psychologists provide a wide range of treatments including psychological treatment also called psychotherapy or talking therapy, medication, behavioral, cognitive, cognitive-behavioral, interpersonal, humanistic, and psychodynamic therapy. A psychologist may also use the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) criteria to diagnose the mental disease.
Sexologist Sexologists are doctors who study human sexuality, including sexual behaviors, interests, and functions. They deal with problems regarding intimacy and relationships and also guide to achieve the best relationship. They mainly resolve sexual issues between the relationships. They conduct one to one sessions for sexual problems.
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