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2. Different Types of Doctors & Medical Specialists Explained

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   Otolaryngologists. They treat diseases in the ears, nose, throat, sinuses, head, neck, and respiratory system. They also can do reconstructive and plastic surgery on your head and neck ...

3. Types of Doctors: PCP vs. Family Doctor vs. Internist

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   The term “primary care practitioner (PCP)” refers to any of the following types of medical professionals: family medicine practitioner. nurse practitioner. physician assistant. internist ...

4. 5 Types of Doctors You May Need to See - Healthline

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   hair. nails. membranes lining your mouth, nose, and eyelids. Among other things, a dermatologist can conduct a full-body exam and check for signs of skin cancer, remove suspected cancer, and ...

5. Difference Between MD and DO: Choosing the Right Doctor for You

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   Both types of doctors must pass a national test before becoming licensed to practice medicine. MDs must pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination ().DOs must take the Comprehensive ...

6. What a General Practitioner Is and When to See One - WebMD

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   General practitioners provide acute, chronic, and follow-up care to their patients. Their duties include assessing you with a physical exam and a review of your medical history. From there, they ...

7. Medical specialty - Wikipedia

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   Medical specialty. A medical specialty is a branch of medical practice that is focused on a defined group of patients, diseases, skills, or philosophy. Examples include those branches of medicine that deal exclusively with children ( paediatrics ), cancer ( oncology ), laboratory medicine ( pathology ), or primary care ( family medicine ).

8. Orthopedic Doctor: What They Do and When to See One - WebMD

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   Takeaways. An orthopedic doctor (also called an orthopedist) treats injuries and diseases involving muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. These include conditions such as arthritis, hip ...

9. Eye Doctors: Optometrist vs Ophthalmologist vs Optician - WebMD

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   Opticians aren't eye doctors and can't give eye exams. They get a 1- or 2-year degree, certificate, or diploma. They fill the prescription your optometrist gives you for glasses or contact lenses ...