Detailed Table Listing Various Types Of Doctors, Including Their Specialties

A detailed table listing various types of doctors, including their specialties, typical responsibilities, and examples of conditions they treat.

Type of Doctor	Specialty	Typical Responsibilities	Examples of Conditions Treated
Anesthesiologist	Anesthesiology	Administer anesthesia during surgery, monitor patient's vital signs, manage pain before, during, and after surgery	Acute pain, chronic pain, critical care pain management
Cardiologist	Cardiology	Diagnose and treat heart and blood vessel diseases	Heart attacks, arrhythmias, high blood pressure, heart failure
Dermatologist	Dermatology	Treat skin, hair, and nail conditions	Acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer
Endocrinologist	Endocrinology	Treat hormone-related disorders	Diabetes, thyroid disorders, osteoporosis, adrenal disorders
Gastroenterologist	Gastroenterology	Treat digestive system disorders	Ulcers, IBS, Crohn's disease, liver disease
Hematologist	Hematology	Treat blood disorders	Anemia, leukemia, lymphoma, clotting disorders
Immunologist	Immunology	Treat immune system disorders	Allergies, autoimmune diseases, immunodeficiency diseases
Infectious Disease Doctor	Infectious Diseases	Treat infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites	HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, COVID-19, malaria
Nephrologist	Nephrology	Treat kidney disorders	Chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, hypertension, dialysis
Neurologist	Neurology	Treat nervous system disorders	Epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines
Obstetrician/Gynecologist	Obstetrics and Gynecology	Care for women's reproductive health, manage pregnancy, and childbirth	Pregnancy, menopause, ovarian cysts, endometriosis
Oncologist	Oncology	Treat cancer and provide chemotherapy and other cancer treatments	Breast cancer, lung cancer, leukemia, lymphoma
Ophthalmologist	Ophthalmology	Treat eye disorders and perform eye surgery	Cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy
Orthopedic Surgeon	Orthopedics	Treat musculoskeletal system disorders and perform surgery	Fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine disorders
Otolaryngologist (ENT)	Otolaryngology	Treat ear, nose, and throat conditions	Sinusitis, tonsillitis, hearing loss, sleep apnea
Pediatrician	Pediatrics	Provide medical care for infants, children, and adolescents	Vaccinations, growth disorders, childhood illnesses, behavioral issues
Psychiatrist	Psychiatry	Treat mental health disorders and provide therapy and medication management	Depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder
Pulmonologist	Pulmonology	Treat lung and respiratory system disorders	Asthma, COPD, pneumonia, lung cancer
Rheumatologist	Rheumatology	Treat autoimmune and musculoskeletal diseases	Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, fibromyalgia
Surgeon	General Surgery	Perform a wide range of surgical procedures	Appendicitis, hernias, gallbladder removal, breast surgery
Urologist	Urology	Treat urinary tract and male reproductive system disorders	Prostate issues, kidney stones, UTIs, male infertility
Radiologist	Radiology	Interpret medical images and perform imaging-guided procedures	Diagnosing fractures, tumors, internal bleeding, infections
Pathologist	Pathology	Study and diagnose disease through the examination of organs, tissues, bodily fluids, and autopsies	Cancer diagnosis, blood diseases, infectious diseases
Emergency Medicine Doctor	Emergency Medicine	Provide immediate medical care in emergency situations	Trauma, heart attack, stroke, acute infections
Family Medicine Doctor	Family Medicine	Provide comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families across all ages	Preventive care, chronic disease management, acute illnesses
Geriatrician	Geriatrics	Provide healthcare for elderly patients	Dementia, arthritis, osteoporosis, heart disease
Allergist	Allergy and Immunology	Treat allergies and immune system disorders	Hay fever, food allergies, asthma, eczema
Geneticist	Medical Genetics	Diagnose and manage genetic disorders	Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, hereditary cancers
Neonatologist	Neonatology	Provide medical care for newborn infants, especially the ill or premature	Premature birth, respiratory distress, congenital disorders

This table provides an overview of various medical specialties and their associated responsibilities and conditions treated.