Medical Specialists and Referrals in English

Medical 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.

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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