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Medical Specialists and What They Treat

Know the conditions and areas of the body that each clinician is trained to address.

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August 18, 2023

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Allergists or immunologists treat allergies, asthma, and immunologic disorders, including primary immunodeficiencies.

Anesthesiologists administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management pre-, during, and post-surgical procedures.

Cardiologists treat conditions related to the cardiovascular system (heart and blood vessels).

Dermatologists treat conditions related to the skin, hair, and nails.

Endocrinologists treat hormone-related conditions.

Gastroenterologists treat conditions related to the digestive system.

Geriatric physicians/geriatricians treat medical and psychological conditions associated with aging.

Hematologists treat blood disorders, including leukemia.

Infectious disease specialists treat conditions related to infections that are contagious.

Nephrologists treat conditions related to kidney function.

Neurologists treat conditions affecting the nervous system (brain, nerves, and spine).

Medical geneticists diagnose and treat genetic (inherited) conditions.

Obstetrician/gynecologists (OB/GYNs) treat conditions related to female reproductive health, including pregnancy, childbirth, menstruation, and menopause.

Oncologists specialize in diagnosing and treating cancer.

Ophthalmologists treat conditions related to the eyes.

Otolaryngologists or “ear, nose, and throat” clinicians (ENTs) treats conditions involving the throat, tonsils, sinuses ears, mouth, head, and neck.

Podiatrists treat conditions affecting feet, ankles, and related structure of the legs.

Proctologists or colorectal surgeons specialize in diseases and conditions of the lower digestive tract, including the anus, colon, and rectum.

Pulmonologists treat conditions related to breathing functions of the lungs and heart.

Rheumatologists treat rheumatic and autoimmune conditions affecting the bones, joints, tendons, and muscles.

Urologists treat conditions of the urinary tract and also care for male reproductive health.

For a more comprehensive list of specialists go to the HHP List of specialists.

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