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ALLOPATHIC/TRADITIONAL MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
Familiarizing yourself with the various health professions and health subspecialties will help you choose the right provider for your needs.
Most people believe that allopathic medicine, or traditional, Western medical practice, is based on scientifically validated methods, but you should consider the fact that only about 20 percent of all allopathic treatments have been proved clinically efficacious in scientific trials. Medical practitioners who adhere to allopathic principles are bound by a professional code of ethics.
Allergist - A specialist who diagnoses and treats allergies.
Anesthesiologist - A specialist who administers drugs during surgical procedures to reduce pain or induce unconsciousness.
Cardiologist - A specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and blood vessel disorders.
Dermatologist - A specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders.
Dietitian - A specialist in the field of diet and human nutrition.
Endocrinologist - A specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of glandular disorders.
Family practitioner - A physician who offers routine medical service for a variety of ailments.
Gastroenterologist - A specialist who diagnoses and treats disorders of the stomach and intestinal tract.
Geneticist - A specialist who diagnoses and treats genetic diseases.
Health educator - A specialist in the field of health education and health promotion who holds a degree in a health-related area.
Hematologist – A specialist who diagnoses and treats blood-related disorders.
Neurologist - A specialist who diagnoses and treats diseases of the brain, nervous system, and spinal cord.
Nurse practitioner – Nurse specialist with additional training in a specified area, such as OB/GYN.
Obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) – A specialist who diagnoses and treats problems of the female reproductive system.
Oncologist – A specialist who diagnoses and treats cancerous growths and tumors.
Ophthalmologist – A specialist who diagnoses, treats, and provides general care of eye disorders.
Orthopedist/orthopedic surgeon - A specialist who diagnoses, treats, or provides surgical care for bone and joint injuries and problems
Otolaryngologist - A specialist who specializes in ear, nose, and throat disorders.
Pediatrician – A physician who treats childhood diseases.
Physical therapist – A specialist who rehabilitates people after impairment due to injury or disease.
Physician assistant – Health care professional trained to assist physicians.
Plastic surgeon - A specialist who provides corrective surgery for irregularities of body or facial contours.
Podiatrist – A specialist who diagnoses and treats disorders of the feet.
Psychiatrist – A physician who diagnoses and treats mental and emotional disorders.
Pulmonary specialist – A specialist who diagnoses and treats disorders of the respiratory system.
Radiologist – A specialist in the diagnosis of disease by using X-rays and other imaging techniques.
Rheumatologist - A specialist who diagnoses and treats medical conditions of joints and surrounding tissues.
Urologist - A specialist who diagnoses and treats disorders of the urinary tract.
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GENERAL HEALTH
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