TYPES OF DOCTORS &
ROLES
BY KINSONELLA
MEDICAL FIELD
• ‘’A ROLE OF SAVING HAS VERSITALIE VERSIONS OF EMOTIONS ‘’
• MEDICINE IS HECTIC WORK OF LIFE SAVING SKILLS
• MEDICINE IS THE PRACTICE OF CARING THE PATIENTS ,WHICH INDEED A HEALTH SCIENCE THAT HELPS IN RESTORING
THE UNDERLYING DIESEASES AND THROUGH DIAGNOSIS ,TREATMENT AND PREVENTION
• ITS MAIN THEME IS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE OF HEALTHY LIVING
• HUMAN BODY IS COMPLEX SO IN ORDER TO TREAT THE COMPLEXITY THE MEDICAL FIELD HAS DIVIDED BRANCHES
MEDICINE A TEAM EFFORT
• ITS INCLUDES
• DOCTORS ; WHO DIAGNOSIS AND TREAT
• NURSES ; WHO TAKE CARE OF THE PATIENTS
• LAB TECHNICIANS ;WHO DO TESTS
• PHARMASCISTS ; WHO HAVE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT MEDICINES
• THERAPISTS WHO TREAT YOU ETC…..
NURSES
• REGISTERED NURSE
• NURSE PRACTITIONER
• CRITICAL CARE NURSE
• SURGICAL NURSE
• PEDIATRIC NURSE
• OBESTETRIC NURSE
• COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
• PSYCHIATRIC NURSE
• REASEARCH NURSE
• NURSING ASSISTANTS
DOCTORS
• GENERAL PHYSICIAN
• PEDIATRICIAN
• SURGEON
• CARDIOLOGIST
• GYNECOLOGIST
• NEUROLOGIST
• DERMATOLOGIST
• ONCOLOGIST
• ENDOCARINOLOGIST
• PULMONOLOGIST
• GASTROENTEROLOGIST
• UROLOGIST
• NEPHROLOGIST
• OPHTHALMOLOGIST
• ENT SPECAILIST
• RADIOLOGIST
• PATHOLOGIST
• ANESTHEIOLOGIST
• RHEMATOLOGIST
• GERIATRICIAN
• PALLIATIVE CARE DOCTOR
1. MEDICAL SPECIALTIES (DOCTORS/PHYSICIANS)
THESE ARE BRANCHES OF MEDICINE WHERE DOCTORS SPECIALIZE:
RADIOLOGY – IMAGING (X-RAY, CT, MRI, ULTRASOUND).
HEMATOLOGY – BLOOD DISEASES.
FAMILY MEDICINE – PRIMARY CARE FOR ALL AGES.
PEDIATRICS / PEDIATRICIAN – CHILD HEALTH.
ORTHOPEDICS – BONES, JOINTS, MUSCLES.
NEUROSURGERY – BRAIN & NERVOUS SYSTEM SURGERY.
THORACIC SURGERY – CHEST SURGERIES (LUNGS, HEART).
PLASTIC SURGERY – COSMETIC & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY.
HEPATOLOGY – LIVER DISEASES.
Anesthesiology – Anesthesia & pain control during surgery.
Dermatology – Skin, hair, nails.
Internal Medicine – Adult internal diseases.
Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) – Pregnancy, childbirth, female health.
Ophthalmology – Eye doctor (surgery + treatment).
Preventive Medicine – Disease prevention, vaccination, lifestyle medicine.
Oncology – Cancer treatment.
Endocrinology – Hormones, diabetes, thyroid.
Pulmonology – Lungs & breathing.
Leprology – Study & treatment of leprosy.
Nephrology – Kidney care.
General Surgery – Common surgeries.
Neurology – Brain & nervous system (non-surgical).
Cardiology – Heart & blood vessels.
Transplantology – Organ transplantation.
Pain Management – Chronic pain treatment.
Rheumatology – Joints, arthritis, autoimmune diseases.
Diabetology – Diabetes care.
Psychiatry – Mental health doctor.
Dentistry (General Operational Dentist) – Oral health.
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TECHNICIANS AND TECHNOLOGISTS
• Anesthesia Technician – Assists
• They provide technical support in diagnosis and treatment: anesthesiologists.
• ECG/Echo Technician – Tests heart
• Radiology Technician – Operates X-ray, CT, MRI machines. functions.
• Pharmacy Technician – Supports
• Laboratory Technician – Conducts blood, urine, and tissue tests. pharmacists in dispensing medicines.
• Dental Technician – Makes dental
• Operation Theatre (OT) Technician – Assists in surgical procedures. prosthetics like crowns and dentures.
• Optometry Technician – Assists in eye testing
• Dialysis Technician – Helps in kidney dialysis treatment.
and lenses .
2. ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS (NON-DOCTOR BUT
HEALTHCARE SPECIALISTS)
• Physiotherapy / Physiotherapist – Movement & rehabilitation.
Occupational Therapy – Helps patients regain daily living skills.
Nutrition / Dietitian – Food & diet management.
Psychology – Mind & behavior (non-medical mental health).
Fitness Specialist – Exercise & wellness (not a doctor, more preventive/rehab).
IPRT (Infrared Photo Therapy / Interferential Physiotherapy?) – Likely physiotherapy
modality.
MSS (Medical Social Services / Sports Science?) – Related to support services.
Conclusion The medical industry is a huge
network of specialists, nurses, technicians,
and support staff . Each role is important:
Doctors diagnose and treat . Nurses provide
continuous care . Technicians support
diagnosis and treatment . Pharmacists,
therapists, and administrators ensure smooth
healthcare delivery . Together, they form the
backbone of modern healthcare,
