Can someone give me a list of all the types of medical doctors there are? I just want a list. I can research the definition myself. Thanks.
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Work & School category? Maybe give some free advice about: Job Searches? S_C answered Friday June 24 2005, 8:21 am: Anesthesiology -- anesthesia, either general or spinal block for surgeries and some forms of pain control
Cardiology -- heart disorders
Dermatology -- skin disorders
Endocrinology -- hormonal and metabolic disorders, including diabetes
Gastroenterology -- digestive system disorders
General surgery -- common surgeries involving any part of the body
Gynecology/obstetrics -- pregnancy (normal or problematic) and women's reproductive tract disorders
Immunology -- disorders of the immune system and allergies
Infectious disease -- infections affecting the tissues of any body system
Nephrology -- kidney disorders
Neurology -- nervous system disorders
Oncology -- cancer and some other diseases that resist treatment
Ophthalmology -- eye disorders and surgery
Orthopedics -- bone and connective tissue disorders
Otorhinolaryngology -- ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders
Physical and rehabilitative medicine -- coordinate return to optimal functioning in individuals with musculoskeletal and neurological disorders (such as low back injury, spinal cord injuries, and stroke)
Psychiatry -- emotional or mental disorders
Pulmonary (lung) -- respiratory tract disorders
Radiology -- X-rays and related procedures (such as ultrasound, CT, and MRI)
Urology -- disorders of the male reproductive and urinary tracts and the female urinary tract
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