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Medical specialists
- Medical specialistCardiologyA cardiologist is a doctor who specialises in the heart and blood vessels.
- Medical specialistDermatologyA dermatologist is a doctor who specialises in skin, hair and nails.
- Medical specialistEndocrinologyAn endocrinologist is a doctor who specialises in hormones and the glands that make them.
- Medical specialistGastroenterologyA gastroenterologist is a doctor who specialises in the digestive system, including the oesophagus, stomach, bowel, liver and pancreas.
- Medical specialistNeurologyA neurologist is a doctor who specialises in the brain, spinal cord and nerves.
- Medical specialistOrthopaedic surgeryAn orthopaedic surgeon is a doctor who specialises in bones, joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons.
- Medical specialistPsychiatryA psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specialises in mental health.
- Medical specialistRheumatologyA rheumatologist is a doctor who specialises in arthritis and conditions where the immune system affects joints, muscles and other parts of the body.
- Medical specialistENT surgeryAn ENT surgeon, also called an otolaryngologist, is a doctor who specialises in the ear, nose and throat, as well as related areas of the head and neck.
- Medical specialistOphthalmologyAn ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specialises in eyes and vision.
- Medical specialistObstetrics & gynaecologyAn obstetrician and gynaecologist is a doctor who specialises in pregnancy, birth and the health of the female reproductive system.
- Medical specialistUrologyA urologist is a doctor who specialises in the kidneys, bladder and urinary tract, and the male reproductive system.
- Medical specialistPaediatricsA paediatrician is a doctor who specialises in the health and development of babies, children and teenagers.
- Medical specialistRespiratory medicineA respiratory physician is a doctor who specialises in the lungs and breathing.
- Medical specialistGeneral surgeryA general surgeon is a doctor who performs operations on the abdomen and other areas, such as the skin, breast and thyroid.
- Medical specialistMedical oncologyA medical oncologist is a doctor who specialises in treating cancer with medicines.
- Medical specialistHaematologyA haematologist is a doctor who specialises in the blood, bone marrow and lymph glands.
- Medical specialistNephrologyA kidney specialist, also called a nephrologist, is a doctor who specialises in the kidneys.
- Medical specialistInfectious diseasesAn infectious diseases physician is a doctor who specialises in infections caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
- Medical specialistGeriatric medicineA geriatrician is a doctor who specialises in the health of older people.
- Medical specialistImmunology & allergyA clinical immunologist and allergist is a doctor who specialises in allergies and the immune system.
- Medical specialistSleep medicineA sleep physician is a doctor who specialises in sleep problems.
- Medical specialistPain medicineA pain medicine specialist is a doctor who specialises in long-lasting pain.
- Medical specialistRehabilitation medicineA rehabilitation physician is a doctor who specialises in helping people recover function after illness, injury or surgery.
- Medical specialistSports & exercise medicineA sport and exercise physician is a doctor who specialises in injuries and health problems linked to sport and exercise.
- Medical specialistPlastic surgeryA plastic surgeon is a surgeon who specialises in repairing and reconstructing the skin and body.
- Medical specialistVascular surgeryA vascular surgeon is a surgeon who specialises in the arteries and veins outside the heart and brain.
- Medical specialistNeurosurgeryA neurosurgeon is a surgeon who specialises in the brain, spine and nerves.
- Medical specialistColorectal surgeryA colorectal surgeon is a surgeon who specialises in the bowel, rectum and anus.
- Medical specialistCardiothoracic surgeryA cardiothoracic surgeon is a surgeon who specialises in operations on the heart, lungs and chest.
- Medical specialistPaediatric surgeryA paediatric surgeon is a surgeon who specialises in operations on babies, children and teenagers.
- Medical specialistAddiction medicineAn addiction medicine specialist is a doctor who specialises in helping people with alcohol, drug, medicine or gambling problems.
- Medical specialistPalliative medicineA palliative care specialist is a doctor who specialises in caring for people with a serious illness that cannot be cured.
- Medical specialistRadiation oncologyA radiation oncologist is a doctor who specialises in treating cancer with radiation therapy.
- Medical specialistSexual health medicineA sexual health physician is a doctor who specialises in sexual health.
- Medical specialistAnaesthesiaAnaesthesia for operations and procedures..
- Medical specialistEmergency medicineHospital assessment of urgent illness and injury..
- Medical specialistIntensive care medicineHospital care for critically ill patients..
- Medical specialistGeneral medicineSpecialist assessment of complex adult medical conditions..
- Medical specialistClinical geneticsMedical assessment of inherited conditions..
- Medical specialistClinical pharmacologySpecialist advice about medicines and their effects..
- Medical specialistRadiologyMedical interpretation of diagnostic imaging..
- Medical specialistNuclear medicineSpecialist imaging using radioactive tracers..
- Medical specialistPathologyLaboratory investigation of blood, tissue and other samples..
- Medical specialistOccupational and environmental medicineSpecialist assessment of health in relation to work and environmental exposures..
- Medical specialistPublic health medicinePopulation health, prevention and health protection..
- Medical specialistMedical administrationMedical leadership and management of health services..
- Medical specialistOral and maxillofacial surgerySurgical care involving the mouth, jaws and face..
Allied health
- Allied healthPhysiotherapyA physiotherapist helps you move better and manage pain after injury, surgery or illness.
- Allied healthPsychologyA psychologist helps people understand and manage their thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
- Allied healthDieteticsAn accredited practising dietitian gives evidence-based advice on food and nutrition.
- Allied healthPodiatryA podiatrist diagnoses and treats problems with the feet, ankles and lower legs.
- Allied healthExercise physiologyAn accredited exercise physiologist designs safe exercise programs to help prevent and manage health conditions and injuries.
- Allied healthOccupational therapyAn occupational therapist helps people do the everyday things that matter to them, at home, school, work or in the community.
- Allied healthSpeech pathologyA speech pathologist helps people with communication and swallowing.
- Allied healthDiabetes educationA credentialled diabetes educator helps people understand and manage diabetes day to day.
- Allied healthDentistryA dentist looks after the health of your teeth, gums and mouth.
- Allied healthOrthodonticsAn orthodontist is a dentist with extra specialist training in straightening teeth and fixing how the jaws line up.
- Allied healthOptometryAn optometrist checks your eyes and vision.
- Allied healthAudiologyAn audiologist assesses hearing and balance.
- Allied healthChiropracticA chiropractor treats problems with the spine, muscles and joints.
- Allied healthOsteopathyAn osteopath treats problems with muscles, joints and nerves.
- Allied healthRemedial massageA remedial massage therapist uses massage to treat muscle pain, tightness and injury.
- Allied healthCounsellingA counsellor helps you talk through problems and find ways to cope.
- Allied healthSocial workA social worker helps people deal with personal, family and practical problems that affect their health and wellbeing.
- Allied healthPharmacyA pharmacist is an expert in medicines.
- Allied healthNurse practitionerA nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with advanced training and a master's degree.
- Allied healthMidwiferyA midwife cares for women through pregnancy, labour, birth and the early weeks after birth.
- Allied healthChinese medicineA Chinese medicine practitioner uses traditional approaches such as acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and remedial massage.
- Allied healthOrthotics & prostheticsAn orthotist or prosthetist designs, fits and maintains devices that support the body or replace a missing limb.
- Allied healthLactation consultingA lactation consultant helps with breastfeeding and feeding your baby.
- Allied healthOrthopticsAssessment of eye movement and vision..
- Allied healthGenetic counsellingSupport with inherited risks and genetic testing decisions..
- Allied healthMusic therapyTherapeutic use of music towards individual goals..
- Allied healthArt therapyTherapeutic use of art and creative expression..
- Allied healthRehabilitation counsellingSupport with work and life after injury, illness or disability..
- Allied healthSonographyDiagnostic ultrasound imaging..
- Allied healthMedical radiation practiceDiagnostic radiography, radiation therapy and nuclear medicine technology..
- Allied healthPerfusionCirculatory support during specialist hospital care..
- Allied healthPedorthicsCustom footwear and footwear modifications..