A proctologist is a surgical specialist with a focus on diagnosing and treating disorders of the colon, rectum and anus. Proctologists often are seen for complex lower digestive tract issues or when surgery is needed to treat the patient.
Supervise the rehabilitation of injured athletes. Refer athletes for specialized consultation, physical therapy, or diagnostic testing. Prescribe medications for the treatment of athletic-related injuries. Inform athletes about nutrition, hydration, dietary supplements, or uses and possible consequences of medication.
Read MorePhysical medicine and rehabilitation is a medical specialty that helps people regain body functions they lost due to medical conditions or injury. This term is often used to describe the whole medical team, not just the doctors.
Read MoreNeonatologists generally provide the following care: Diagnose and treat newborns with conditions such as breathing disorders, infections, and birth defects. Coordinate care and medically manage newborns born premature, critically ill, or in need of surgery.
Read MoreMedical Oncologist is a doctor who treats cancer using chemotherapy and other medications like targeted therapy or immunotherapy. He is the primary health care provider for a cancer patient who leads the development of the patient's treatment. He works in conjunction with the other medical departments for best results.
Read MoreThe Medical Geneticist plans and coordinates screening for genetic diseases involving single gene and chromosomal disorders, congenital anomalies, inborn errors of metabolism, multifactorial conditions, and common disorders with hereditary factors.
Read MoreInterventional cardiologists are cardiology subspecialists. They are specialized doctors who are trained to place stents in clogged arteries. This process allows proper blood flow.
Read MoreInfectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Many organisms live in and on our bodies. They're normally harmless or even helpful. But under certain conditions, some organisms may cause disease. Some infectious diseases can be passed from person to person.
Read MoreHand surgery is a broad term that covers many different types of procedures. Plastic surgeons who perform hand surgery seek to restore hand and finger function. But hand surgeons also try to make the hand look as normal as possible, as well.
Read MoreA scientist who has special training in the study of genes and heredity (the passing of genetic information from parents to their children). A medical geneticist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating genetic disorders or conditions.
Read MoreForensic Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry in which scientific and clinical expertise is applied to legal issues in legal contexts embracing civil, criminal, correctional or legislative matters: forensic psychiatry should be practiced in accordance with the guidelines and ethical principles enunciated by the profession of psychiatry.
Read MoreEmergency physicians usually deal with patients who are in need of emergency medical services. They are mostly present in the emergency rooms. As an emergency physician, you will need to use your medical expertise to diagnose patients in critical conditions.
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