Types of Medical Doctors - Pt.II


1. What is the role of "Medical geneticist"?

Trained in general medicine, genetic diagnosis, and treating patients with genetic disorders

2. What is the role of "Midwife"?

Helps women deliver babies in a natural way

3. What is the role of "Naturopath"?

Specializes in natural cures and remedies

4. What is the role of "Neonatologist"?

Type of pediatrician specializing in the medical care of infants, particularly critically ill premature and full-time infants

5. What is the role of "Nephrologist"?

Focuses on diseases of the kidneys

6. What is the role of "Neurologist"?

Brain specialist

7. What is the role of "Neurologists"?

Nervous system illnesses

8. What is the role of "Neurosurgeon"?

Operate and perform surgeries on the patient’s brain

9. What is the role of "Nuclear medicine specialist"?

Administer radioactive medicines to diagnose and treat specific conditions, including bone scans, lung perfusion scans, & hida scans for gallbladder function

10. What is the role of "Obstetrician"?

Specialist for pregnant women

11. What is the role of "Obstetrician/gynecologist"?

Infertility treatment, gynecological diseases, vaginal infections (vaginalitis), dysmenorrhoea, hysterectomy, pregnancy-related issues, cervix and uterus infections (including fungal, bacterial, viral, and protozoal), amenorrhoea (absent menstrual periods), and urinary incontinence

12. What is the role of "Occupational medicine specialist"?

Medical doctor trained in providing continuous care for injured workers and helping them get back to work

13. What is the role of "Occupational therapist"?

Specializes in workplace health

14. What is the role of "Oncologist"?

Tumour specialist, including cancer

15. What is the role of "Oncologist"?

It comes from the Greek word “onkos” which means “tumor” or “mass“, oncology is the branch of science that deals with cancers. So, oncologists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing, preventing, and treating cancer

16. What is the role of "Oncologists"?

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat cancer patients

17. What is the role of "Ophthalmologist"?

Provide eye care and perform oral surgery

18. What is the role of "Ophthalmologist"?

Specializes in eye diseases

19. What is the role of "Orthopedic surgeon"?

Treatment of disorders that affect the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles

20. What is the role of "Orthopedist"?

Treat musculoskeletal problems

21. What is the role of "Osteopath"?

Medical doctor who specializes in osteopathic medicine

22. What is the role of "Otolaryngologist"?

Work with diseases of the ear, nose, and throat

23. What is the role of "Palliative care specialist"?

Sub-specialty of internal medicine that relieves suffering and improves the quality of life for patients with chronic, curable, or life-threatening diseases

24. What is the role of "Parasitologist"?

Deal with parasites (microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, worms, and insects) that could either live temporarily or permanently, on or inside the human body

25. What is the role of "Pathologist"?

Trained medical doctor who performs autopsies in examining tissue (such as a mole) and blood samples to diagnose a disease and produce a pathological report

26. What is the role of "Pediatrician"?

Medical treatment of newborns, children, and adolescents