Medical Specialists and Referrals in English

Medical Specialists and Referrals in English

heart pulseMedical specialists are experts in certain fields of medicine. They either treat specific parts of the body, such as the back or the brain, or they specialize in certain diseases, such as cancer. Family doctors keep a list of local specialists and can help patients choose the right specialist for each medical issue. In many cases specialists require a referral from a family doctor before they will see a patient. Here is a list of the most common types of specialists. Study the list and then check your understanding by trying the test below.

Vocabulary

allergist
specializes in determining food and environmental allergies
anesthesiologist
specializes in pain prevention during surgery
cardiologist
heart specialist
chiropractor
back specialist
dentist
tooth specialist
dermatologist
skin specialist
fertility specialist
helps people who have difficulty getting pregnant
gynecologist
specializes in women's needs
massage therapist
specializes in muscle relaxation
midwife
helps women deliver babies in a natural way
naturopath
specializes in natural cures and remedies
neurologist
brain specialist
obstetrician
specialist for pregnant women
occupational therapist
specializes in workplace health
oncologist
tumour specialist, including cancer
ophthalmologist
specializes in eye diseases
pediatrician
specialist for babies and children
physical therapist
specializes in the body's movement
podiatrist
foot specialist
psychiatrist
specialist in mental health
radiologist
specializes in imaging tests


Referral Test

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