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.
Cancer Specialist A Cancer Specialist (also known as, oncologist) is a doctor who provides medical care for a person who has been diagnosed with cancer. As cancers vary in scope, nature and how they impact patients, the field of cancer treatment is further divided into several specializations. Medical oncologists treat cancers using chemotherapy, immunotherapy or using other targeted therapies. A radiation oncologist uses radiation therapy to treat cancer. A surgical oncologist removes cancer from the body using surgery. There are other types of oncologists that specialize for various patients such as pediatric oncologists that provide care in children, and Hematologist Oncologist that diagnose and treat cancers of the blood.
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.
Gastroenterologist Gastroenterologists are doctors who have specialization in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the stomach and intestines. They are trained in the science of gastroenterology, which is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of conditions that affect the stomach, esophagus, small intestine, biliary system (e.g., liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts) and large intestine (colon). Gastroenterologists typically provide treatment for diseases of the digestive system including inflammation in the digestive tract, constipation, diarrhea, bleeding in the digestive tract, stomach discomfort, stomach pain, difficulty in swallowing, heartburn, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, unexplained weight loss, ulcers, etc
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.
General Surgeon A general surgeon is a physician who has been educated, experienced and trained in the diagnosis and preoperative, operative, and postoperative management of patient health care. They are highly trained in various medical fields such as emergency, and intensive care, immunology, metabolism, nutrition, shock, and wound healing. General surgeons basically perform surgical operations of the major parts of the human body which involves endocrine system, gastrointestinal tract, liver, large intestine. They also perform the surgeries which are done through small incisions on body parts. Some of the surgical procedures which include removal of the appendix, gallbladder and excessive fat removal from the body are also done by a general physician.
Immunologist Immunologists are doctors trained to diagnose, treat and manage allergies, asthma and immunologic disorders including primary immunodeficiency disorders. These conditions range from the very common to the very rare, spanning all ages and encompassing various organ systems. They also develop new therapies, treatments, or vaccines to control illnesses, infections, and cancer. Typically, an immunologist goes through a special training beyond just a graduate degree. For example, in the US becoming an immunologist requires at least an additional nine years of training.
Oncologist An oncologist (also known as, cancer specialist) provides medical care for a person who has been diagnosed with cancer. As cancers vary in scope, nature and how they impact patients, the field of Oncology is further divided into several specializations. Medical oncologists treat cancers using chemotherapy, immunotherapy or using other targeted therapies. A radiation oncologist uses radiation therapy to treat cancer. A surgical oncologist removes cancer from the body using surgery. There are other types of oncologists that specialize for various patients such as pediatric oncologists that provide care in children, and hematologist-oncologist that diagnose and treat cancers of the blood.
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.
Surgical Oncologist A surgical oncologist is a doctor who is trained in preventing, diagnosing and treating all types of cancer. They are educated and trained in both surgery and oncology field. A surgical oncologist performs some specific medical test called biopsy for diagnosing cancer and perform certain surgeries for removing the cancerous tumor and their nearby tissue. Some of the common medical procedures performed by a surgical oncologist are imaging technology, chemical and biological therapy, and radiation therapy.
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