Neonatologists 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.
Medical 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 MoreAn interventional cardiologist is a cardiologist with one to two years of additional education and training in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular disease as well as congenital (present at birth) and structural heart conditions through catheter-based procedures, such as angioplasty and stenting.
Read MoreThe role of an infectious disease specialist is to review a patient's medical data, including records, X-rays and laboratory reports. They may perform a physical examination, depending on the type of problem. Laboratory studies are often necessary and may include blood studies and cultures of wounds or body fluids.
Read MoreHand surgeons are orthopaedic, plastic, or general surgeons who dedicate a substantial portion of their practice to treatment of the hand and upper extremity. Many hand surgeons treat conditions of the fingers, hands, wrists, forearms, and elbows.
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 is still in an infant stage in India and other developing countries.
Read MoreDoctors in emergency medicine carry out the immediate assessment and treatment of patients with serious and life-threatening illnesses and injuries. You'll work mainly in the accident and emergency departments of hospitals.
Read MoreA developmental-behavioral pediatrician provides expert care for children and adolescents with developmental delays and learning difficulties. They also detect and manage the treatment of autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and social communication issues.
Read MoreA Critical Care Specialist is a healthcare professional responsible for investigating, diagnosing and treating patients that require critical care. After taking a referral from the general medical practitioners, he or she is responsible for examining patients.
Read MoreCardiothoracic surgeons specialise in operating on the heart, lungs and other thoracic (chest) organs. They also diagnose and treat diseases of these organs.
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