Career Overview Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases and injuries in children. May refer patients to specialists for further diagnosis or treatment, as needed. Also Known As General Pediatrician Group Practice Pediatrician Medical Doctor (MD) Physician Alternate Job Titles Baby Doctor Developmental Pediatrician Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician) Doctor Emergency Room …
Career Overview Provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth. Diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general care to women. May perform both medical and gynecological surgery functions. Also Known As MD (Medical Doctor) OBGYN (Obstetrician and Gynecologist) OBGYN Physician (Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician) …
Career Overview Diagnose, manage, and treat disorders and diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, with a primarily nonsurgical focus. Also Known As Adult and Pediatric Neurologist Neurologist Pediatric Neurologist Physician Alternate Job Titles Adult and Pediatric Neurologist Adult Neurologist Child Neurologist Chiropractic Neurologist DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician) Epileptologist General …
Career Overview Diagnose and provide nonsurgical treatment for a wide range of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. Provide care mainly for adults and adolescents, and are based primarily in an outpatient care setting. Also Known As Internal Medicine Physician (IM Physician) Internist Medical Doctor (MD) Physician Alternate Job Titles DO Physician (Doctor of …
Career Overview Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment. Also Known As Family Physician Family Practice Physician (FP Physician) Medical Doctor (MD) Physician Alternate Job Titles Board Certified Family Physician DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician) …
Career Overview Make immediate medical decisions and act to prevent death or further disability. Provide immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization, and disposition of patients. May direct emergency medical staff in an emergency department. Also Known As Attending Emergency Physician Emergency Medicine Physician (EM Physician) Emergency Physician Physician Alternate Job Titles Attending Emergency Physician Attending Physician …
Career Overview Diagnose and treat diseases relating to the skin, hair, and nails. May perform both medical and dermatological surgery functions. Also Known As Board Certified Dermatologist Dermatologist Physician MD (Medical Doctor) Mohs Surgeon Alternate Job Titles Board Certified Dermatologist Clinical Dermatologist Dermatological Surgeon Dermatologist Dermatologist MD (Dermatologist Medical Doctor) Dermatologist Physician Dermatology Physician Dermatopathologist …
Career Overview Diagnose, treat, manage, and prevent diseases or conditions of the cardiovascular system. May further subspecialize in interventional procedures (e.g., balloon angioplasty and stent placement), echocardiography, or electrophysiology. Alternate Job Titles APP (Advanced Practice Provider) Cardiac Specialist Cardiologist Cardiology Non-Invasive Physician Cardiology Physician DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician) Electrophysiology Cardiologist General Cardiologist …
Career Overview Administer anesthetics and analgesics for pain management prior to, during, or after surgery. Also Known As Medical Doctor (MD) Obstetrical Anesthesiologist Staff Anesthesiologist Staff Anesthetist Alternate Job Titles Ambulatory Anesthesiologist Anaesthesiologist Anesthesiologist Anesthesiology Pain Management Physician Anesthesiology Physician Anesthetist Cardiac Anesthesiologist DO Physician (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Physician) General Anesthesiologist Medical Doctor (MD) …
Career Overview Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x rays. May prescribe medication. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education. Also Known As …