Can You Name the Medical Specialty?

Cardiologists are focused on the circulatory system. Subspecialties of cardiology include pediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery.

An oncologist focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer. The three branches of oncology are medical oncology, surgical oncology and radiation oncology.

An obstetrician focuses on pregnancy, childbirth and post-pregnancy care. Many obstetricians are also gynecologists.

A radiologist might use X-rays, CAT scans and ultrasounds to help diagnose illnesses and diseases. The imaging is typically done by a technician, then a radiologist interprets, or reads, the images.

A gynecologist is probably also an obstetrician. The word "gynaecology" means "the science of women."

Gastroenterologists focus on diseases and disorders of the digestive tract. Gastroenterologists typically receive about 15 years of education.

Endocrinology is a medical specialty that deals with the endocrine system. The endocrine system is comprised of the glands that secrete hormones.

Rheumatologists deal with the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases and disorders. Rheumatic issues affect the joints and connective tissue of the body.

An immunologist focuses on how the immune system defends the body. Immunologists can earn up to $150,000 per year.

A hematologist might deal with blood issues like cancer and bleeding disorders. The word "hematology" is from two Greek words for "blood" and "study."

Pulmonologists focus on preventing, treating and diagnosing diseases of the respiratory tract. Pulmonologists might also be referred to as pneumologists or respirologists.

Doctors who practice geriatrics might be called geriatricians or geriatric physicians. The specialty might also be referred to as medical gerontology.

A nephrologist focuses on the health of the kidneys. A nephrologist might also be called a renal physician.

Infectious disease practitioners may focus on hospital-acquired infections like staph and MRSA. They might also be involved in the treatment of AIDS and HIV.

Physicians who specialize in sports medicine are concerned with injuries that result from sports and exercise. This specialty might also be called sports and exercise medicine (SEM).

Intensive care medicine practitioners focus on life-threatening care and invasive monitoring. Many intensive care patients are on some sort of life support.

Although any of these specialties may manage pain in patients, pain management specialists are specially trained in the medical treatment of pain. This specialty may also be called algology.

A pediatric surgeon operates specifically on infants and young children. The specialty began because of the need for surgical treatment of birth defects.

Nuclear medicine practitioners use radiation to treat diseases. The idea of using radioactive substances to treat disease dates back to the 1920s.

Neonatology focuses on the care and treatment of sick and/or premature infants. Neonatology is a subspecialty of pediatrics.

Medical geneticists diagnose, treat and manage hereditary disorders. Medical genetics is different from human genetics, which is a different field.

Child and adolescent psychiatrists treat children and their families. These specialists focus on the biological, social and psychological reasons for mental health disorders in children.

Toxicologists study, diagnose and treat the effects of toxic substances. The specialty dates back to Ancient Greece.

The medical specialty of surgery dates back thousands of years. Surgery may be used to diagnose and/or treat a medical condition.

Perioperative medicine is the practice of medicine before, during and after surgery. Anesthesiologists make sure that surgery patients do not feel the operation.

A pediatrician is specially trained to care for children. The word paediatrician means "healer of children."

A dermatologist specializes in the care of skin, hair and nails. Dermatologists treat both medical and cosmetic problems.

A psychiatrist is concerned with the study, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of mental disorders. Treatment often consists of medication and psychotherapy.

An ophthalmologist focuses on the treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists use medical and surgical interventions.

A neurologist focuses on disorders of the nervous system. Neurosurgery is the surgical subspecialty of this area.

Vascular surgery is a subspecialty of surgery. Vascular surgeons typically use less invasive procedures than surgeons.

An allergist is a doctor who is specially trained to diagnose, treat and manage allergic diseases. Allergists typically undergo at least nine years of education.

A pathologist is interested in the general study of disease. The word "pathology" is Greek for "the study of suffering."

Internal medicine is also called general medicine. Doctors who practice internal medicine may be called internists.

Orthopedic surgery is a subspecialty of surgery. Orthopedic surgeons treat disorders of the musculoskeletal system.