Types of Doctors in English

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

  When you are sick, you should see a doctor.

 

• GENERAL PRACTIONER/G.P. : an M.D. who treats most common diseases and ailments

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

 

• PEDIATRICIAN : a specialist in children’s health

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

 

• DENTIST :a doctor who takes care of the teeth

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

 

• ORTHODONTIST: a dentist who specializes in straightening teeth

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

 

• PERIODONTIST : a dentist who specializes in gums

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

 

• DERMATOLOGIST : a skin specialist

A dermatologist can help you with your allergies.

 

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

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

 

• EYE DOCTOR/OPTHALMOLOGIST : 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 problem.

 

• 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.

 

• ORTHOPEDIST : a specialist in bones

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

 

• PODIATRIST: a specialist in feet

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

 

• SURGEON : a specialist who performs major operations

The surgeon was in the operating room for four hours.