Doctors

Doctors
dentist: a doctor who takes care of the teeth

• It's a good idea to see a dentist at least once a year.

dermatologist: a skin specialist

• A dermatologist can help you with your allergies.

doctor/M.D.: a person who has the degree of Doctor of Medicine, works to help sick people, and is licensed to prescribe medicine

• When you are sick, you should go to the doctor.

ear, nose, and throat doctor/E.N.T.: a specialist for the ear, the nose, and the throat

• She sees an E.N.T. for her sinusitis.

eye doctor/ophthalmologist: a specialist for eyes

• The ophthalmologist prescribed glasses for our son.

gastroenterologist: a stomach specialist

• He is seeing a gastroenterologist to help cure his digestive problems.

general practitioner/G.P.: an M.D. who treats most common diseases and ailments

• Our G.P. takes care of the whole family in one visit.

gynecologist: a specialist in women's health

• Many women are checked by a gynecologist once a year.

obstetrician: a specialist in the delivery of babies

• As soon as she suspected she was pregnant, she went to see an obstetrician.

orthodontist: a dentist who specializes in straightening teeth

• The orthodontist fixed her crooked teeth, and now she has a beautiful smile.

orthopedist: a specialist in bones

• When he broke his leg, the orthopedist put it in a cast.

pediatrician: a specialist in children's health

• As soon as the baby was born he was examined by a pediatrician.

periodontist: a dentist who specializes in gums

• The periodontist was able to help prevent gum recession in most patients.

podiatrist: a specialist in feet

• The podiatrist told her not to wear high-heeled shoes.

specialist: an M.D. who is an expert in one type of disease or part of the body

• Our G.P. recommended that we take our child to a specialist.

surgeon: a specialist who performs major operations

• The surgeon was in the operating room for four hours.