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dental surgeon
/dˈɛntəl sˈɜːdʒən/
noun
a dentist who is capable of performing surgical operations
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dentist
/ˈdɛnɪst/, /ˈdɛntəst/, /ˈdɛntɪst/
noun
someone who is licensed to fix and care for our teeth
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dermatologist
/ˌdɝməˈtɑɫədʒɪst/
noun
a medical practitioner who specializes in treating the skin, nails, and hair
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dietician
/ˌdaɪəˈtɪʃən/
noun
someone who is an expert in the field of diet and nutrition
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druggist
/ˈdɹəɡɪst/
noun
a health professional trained to prepare and dispense drugs and medicine
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family doctor
/fˈæmɪli dˈɑːktɚ/
noun
a general practitioner who treats patients with minor or chronic illnesses in a local community rather than at a hospital
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anesthesiologist
/ˌænəsˌθiziˈɑɫədʒəst/
noun
a medical doctor who specializes in administering anesthesia, managing pain, and monitoring patients' vital signs during surgical or medical procedures
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cardiologist
/ˌkɑɹdiˈɑɫədʒɪst/
noun
a medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart-related conditions and diseases
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coroner
/ˈkɔɹənɝ/
noun
a licensed physician responsible for examining and determining the cause of death in cases that fall under their jurisdiction
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obstetrician
/ˌɑbstəˈtɹɪʃən/
noun
a medical doctor who specializes in providing care to pregnant women, overseeing childbirth, and managing the overall reproductive health of females
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general practitioner
/dʒˈɛnɚɹəl pɹæktˈɪʃənɚ/
noun
a physician who is not a specialist but treats people with acute and chronic illnesses who live in a particular area
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gynecologist
/ˌɡaɪnəˈkɑɫədʒəst/
noun
a physician or surgeon specializing in gynecology
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ophthalmologist
/ˌɑfθəˈmɑɫədʒɪst/, /ˌɑpθəˈmɑɫədʒɪst/
noun
a physician who specializes in the and treatment and study of diseases of the eye
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orthopedist
/ˌɔɹθəˈpidəst/
noun
a doctor specializing in the treatment and correction of bones and muscles, especially the issues and deformities in children's skeletal systems
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osteopath
/ˈɑːstɪˌɑːpæθ/
noun
a licensed physician who speializes in treating injuries to bones and muscles
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pediatrician
/ˌpidiəˈtɹɪʃən/
noun
a doctor who specializes in the treatment of children
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physician
/fəˈzɪʃən/
noun
a medical doctor who specializes in general medicine, not in surgery
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resident
/ˈɹɛzɪdənt/
noun
a physician or an intern who lives in a hospital and cares for the sick or infirm under the supervision of the medical staff
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surgeon
/ˈsɝdʒən/, /ˈsɝdʒɪn/
noun
a doctor who performs medical operation
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pharmacist
/ˈfɑɹməsɪst/
noun
someone whose job is to prepare and sell drugs, and who works in a shop
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medical officer
/mˈɛdɪkəl ˈɑːfɪsɚ/
noun
a qualified healthcare professional responsible for providing and overseeing medical care in a specific organization or setting like a military unit
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immunologist
/ˌɪmjuˈnɑɫədʒɪst/
noun
an expert who studies the immune system and its role in fighting diseases
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endocrinologist
/ˌɛndoʊkɹəˈnɑɫədʒəst/
noun
a medical specialist who focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders related to the endocrine system, which involves hormones and their impact on bodily functions
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hospitalist
/hˈɑːspɪɾəlˌɪst/
noun
a licensed physician who provides care for patients in a hospital
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intern
/ˈɪntɝn/
noun
an advanced student or graduate, usually in a medical field, who is being given practical training under supervision
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locum
/lˈoʊkəm/
noun
a person, particularly a physician or clergyman, who fulfills the duties of another member of the same profession
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medic
/ˈmɛdɪk/
noun
a medical practitioner responsible for providing emergency medical treatment in both combat and humanitarian situations
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neurologist
/nʊˈɹɑɫədʒəst/
noun
a trained physician who specializes in treating diseases of the nervous system
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neurosurgeon
/ˈnʊɹoʊˌsɝdʒən/
noun
a physician who specializes in performing surgical operations involving the nervous system, particularly the spinal cord and the brain
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gerontologist
/ˌdʒɛɹənˈtɑɫədʒɪst/
noun
a professional who specializes in the study of aging, focusing on the physical, mental, and social aspects of older adults
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hematologist
/hˌɛmɐtˈɑːlədʒˌɪst/
noun
a doctor who specializes in blood-related disorders
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gastroenterologist
/ɡˌæstɹoʊntɚɹˈɑːlədʒˌɪst/
noun
a medical specialist who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the digestive system, including the stomach, intestines, liver, and pancreas
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nephrologist
/nɛfɹˈɑːlədʒˌɪst/
noun
a medical specialist who deals with diseases and conditions of the kidneys, including kidney diseases, kidney failure, transplantation, and other kidney-related disorders
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urologist
/jɝˈɑɫədʒəst/
noun
a doctor who helps with problems in the urinary tract and male reproductive system
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rheumatologist
/ˌɹuməˈtɑɫədʒəst/
noun
a doctor who specializes in joint and muscle problems
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radiologist
/ˌɹeɪdiˈɑɫədʒɪst/
noun
a medical specialist who specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries using radioactive substances and X-rays
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pulmonologist
/pˌʌlmənˈɑːlədʒˌɪst/
noun
a medical specialist who treats respiratory diseases and conditions, such as asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer
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psychiatrist
/səˈkaɪətɹəst/
noun
a medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of mental illnesses or behavioral disorders
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physiatrist
/fˈɪzɪˌætɹɪst/
noun
a doctor who specializes in helping patients with physical and functional impairments related to muscles, nerves, and other conditions
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podiatrist
/pəˈdaɪəˌtɹɪst/
noun
a physician who specializes in treating the feet and their ailments
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otolaryngologist
/ˌɑːɾoʊlˌɑːɹɪŋɡˈɑːlədʒˌɪst/
noun
a doctor who specializes in treating ear, nose, and throat issues
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oncologist
/ɑŋˈkɑɫədʒɪst/
noun
a doctor who specializes in treating cancer
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proctologist
/ˌpɹɔkˈtɑɫəˌɡɪst/
noun
a medical specialist who focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the rectum and anus
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plastic surgeon
/plˈæstɪk sˈɜːdʒən/
noun
a doctor who performs medical operations to repair body parts or make them look more attractive
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pathologist
/pəˈθɑɫədʒəst/
noun
a medical professional who specializes in studying and diagnosing diseases by examining tissues, cells, and bodily fluids
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oral surgeon
/ˈoːɹəl sˈɜːdʒən/
noun
a dental specialist who performs surgical procedures in the mouth, jaw, face, and neck, such as extractions, implants, and jaw surgeries
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orthodontist
/ˌɔɹθəˈdɑntəst/
noun
a dentist who specializes in the correction, etc. of teeth position
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practitioner
/pɹækˈtɪʃənɝ/, /pɹækˈtɪʃnɝ/
noun
someone who is involved in a profession, particularly medicine
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specialist
/ˈspɛʃəɫəst/, /ˈspɛʃəɫɪst/
noun
a doctor who is highly trained in a particular area of medicine
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primary care physician
/pɹˈaɪmɚɹi kˈɛɹ fɪzˈɪʃən/
noun
a general medical doctor who provides routine healthcare, preventive services, and manages common medical conditions for patients
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residency
/ˈɹɛzɪdənsi/
noun
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
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