Do you Know Series .Doctors and Disease Specializations
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Allergest :
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Treats allergies.
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Anesthesiologist :
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Puts patients to sleep before surgery.
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Cardiologist :
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Treats heart ailments.
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Dermatologist :
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Treats the skin and its diseases.
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Endocrinologist :
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Treats the glands, such as the thyroid and adrenal, which secrete body hormones.
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Gastroenterologist :
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Specializes in diseases and disorders of the digestive system.
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Gerontologist :
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Treats diseases of old age.
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Gynecologist :
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Treats the female reprodictive system.
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Hematologist :
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Treats blood diseases.
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Immunologist :
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Specializes in the body’s defense system against infection and disease.
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Nephrologist :
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Treats kidney disorders.
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Neurologist :
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Treats the nervous systems.
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Obstrician :
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A doctor who cares for women throughout pregnancy. |
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Orthopedist :
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Treats disorders of bones and muscles. |
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Orthodonist :
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A dentist who specializes in straingthening teeth. |
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Otolaryngologist :
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Treats ailments of the nose, throat and ears. |
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Pathologist :
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Studies the cause,development and manifestations of disease. |
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Pediatrician :
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Specializes in the care and treatment of infants and children. |
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Plastic Surgeon :
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Repairs,restores or improves body parts. |
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Psychiatrist :
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Treats illness and disorders of the mind. |
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Radiologist :
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X-rays body parts and organs for medical diagnosis. |
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Rheumatologist :
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Treats diseases of body joints. |
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Urologist :
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Treats the urinary tract of the body. |