At minimum, gastroenterologists attend medical school followed by an internal medicine residency. From there, they need to attend fellowship training for gastroenterology. Geneticist A geneticist is a doctor who evaluates and treats people with inherited disorders such as Huntington's disease or ...
"Family medicine is the only singular medical specialty which is tasked with taking care of all people at all ages," says Dr. Andrew Carroll, the CEO and medical director of Atembis LLC, an Arizona-based medical practice. "We provide prenatal care. We deliver b...
Treats medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles and tendons, helping to restore function for someone disabled by disease, disorder or injury. Psychiatrist Specializes in mental health, including substance use disorders, and assesses the mental and ...
The science which treats of diseases, their nature, causes, progress, symptoms, etc. Pathology The condition of an organ, tissue, or fluid produced by disease. Pathology The branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases Pathology Any deviation from a health...
A multispecialty group with other kinds of doctors A practice that treats both endocrinology and general internal medicine patients Consultant practices for other physicians or hospitals Academic centers that do basic science and clinical research and teach medical students and resident trainees Professional...
An interventional nephrologist is a doctor who has completed the necessary requirements to specialize in nephrology, the branch of medicine that treats kidney diseases. An interventional nephrologist has completed further education and training to become qualified to perform minimally invasive procedures that...
Specialty Surgical care of the urinary tract and male reproductive system. Medical care of kidney diseases. 14 Procedures Performs surgeries, such as for removing tumors or stones. Manages diseases through medication and dialysis, does not perform surgery. 10 Conditions Treated Urinary incontinence, pro...
Palliative care, a board-certified medical specialty since 2006 in the US, has been around for centuries. Today, 1,700 hospitals with 50 or more beds offer a palliative specialist or team. They work with a patient’s healthcare team and specialists to address the physical, psychological, soci...
Gynecologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions and disorders related to the female reproductive system, including the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and vagina. They provide preventive care, such as well-woman exams, Pap smears, and screenings for sexually tr...
“In some situations, people with OCD might try to do ERP, and they find that it’s very difficult due to the intensity of emotions they get when they try to do exposures,” says Jamie Feusner, MD, NOCD’s Chief Medical Officer and Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto...