Ciencia Médica - Tipos de médicos

a dentist who is capable of performing surgical operations

cirujano dentista

someone who is licensed to fix and care for our teeth

dentista

a medical practitioner who specializes in treating the skin, nails, and hair

dermatólogo

someone who is an expert in the field of diet and nutrition

nutricionista, dietista, nutriólogo

a health professional trained to prepare and dispense drugs and medicine

farmacéutico

a general practitioner who treats patients with minor or chronic illnesses in a local community rather than at a hospital

médico de familia, médico de cabecera

a doctor who specializes in giving anesthesia to patients and managing pain during surgery

anestesiólogo

a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart-related conditions and diseases

cardiólogo

a licensed physician responsible for examining and determining the cause of death in cases that fall under their jurisdiction

médico forense, forense

a doctor who specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive health

obstetra, obstetricista

a physician who is not a specialist but treats people with acute and chronic illnesses who live in a particular area

médico de familia

a physician or surgeon specializing in gynecology

ginecólogo

a physician who specializes in the and treatment and study of diseases of the eye

oftalmólogo, oculista

a doctor specializing in the treatment and correction of bones and muscles, especially the issues and deformities in children's skeletal systems

ortopedista

a licensed physician who speializes in treating injuries to bones and muscles

osteópata

a doctor who specializes in the treatment of children

pediatra

a medical doctor who specializes in general medicine, not in surgery

médico

a physician or an intern who lives in a hospital and cares for the sick or infirm under the supervision of the medical staff

médico interno

a doctor who performs medical operation

cirujano

a healthcare professional whose job is to prepare and sell medications, and works in various places

farmacéutico

a qualified healthcare professional responsible for providing and overseeing medical care in a specific organization or setting like a military unit

oficial médico, médico militar

an expert who studies the immune system and its role in fighting diseases

inmunólogo

a medical specialist who focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders related to the endocrine system, which involves hormones and their impact on bodily functions

endocrinólogo

a licensed physician who provides care for patients in a hospital

hospitalista

an advanced student or graduate, usually in a medical field, who is being given practical training under supervision

interno

a person, particularly a physician or clergyman, who fulfills the duties of another member of the same profession

médico suplente

a medical practitioner responsible for providing emergency medical treatment in both combat and humanitarian situations

sanitario

a trained physician who specializes in treating diseases of the nervous system

neurólogo

a physician who specializes in performing surgical operations involving the nervous system, particularly the spinal cord and the brain

neurocirujano

a professional who specializes in the study of aging, focusing on the physical, mental, and social aspects of older adults

gerontólogo

a doctor who specializes in blood-related disorders

hematólogo

a medical specialist who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the digestive system, including the stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas

gastroenterólogo

a medical specialist who deals with diseases and conditions of the kidneys, including kidney diseases, kidney failure, transplantation, and other kidney-related disorders

nefrólogo

a doctor who helps with problems in the urinary tract and male reproductive system

urólogo

a doctor who specializes in joint and muscle problems

reumatólogo

a medical specialist who specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries using radioactive substances and X-rays

radiólogo

a medical specialist who treats respiratory diseases and conditions, such as asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer

neumólogo, especialista en pulmones

a medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of mental illnesses or behavioral disorders

psiquiatra

a doctor who specializes in helping patients with physical and functional impairments related to muscles, nerves, and other conditions

fisiatra, médico de rehabilitación

a physician who specializes in treating the feet and their ailments

podólogo, pedicuro

a doctor who specializes in treating ear, nose, and throat issues

otorrinolaringólogo

a doctor who specializes in treating cancer

oncólogo

a medical specialist who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the rectum and anus

proctólogo

a doctor who performs medical operations to repair body parts or make them look more attractive

cirujano plástico

a medical professional who specializes in studying and diagnosing diseases by examining tissues, cells, and bodily fluids

patólogo, médico patólogo

a dental specialist who performs surgical procedures in the mouth, jaw, face, and neck, such as extractions, implants, and jaw surgeries

cirujano oral, cirujano maxilofacial

a dentist who specializes in the correction, etc. of the position of teeth

ortodoncista

someone who is involved in a profession, particularly medicine

profesional, practicante

a doctor who is highly trained in a particular area of medicine

especialista

a general medical doctor who provides routine healthcare, preventive services, and manages common medical conditions for patients

médico de cabecera, médico de atención primaria

the period of specialized training that doctors undergo after completing medical school, allowing them to gain practical experience and expertise in their chosen medical field or specialty

residencia, internado médico