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Medical Specialists Directory
Medical specialists are doctors that have completed advanced education and clinical training in a specific area of study. They can be addiction specialists, anesthesiologists, and dermatologists. Most medical specialists only perform very specialized diagnostics to determine the issues that are causing illness or other problems. There are internal specialists, specialists that deal with specific age ranges (like pediatricians), diagnostic or therapeutic specialists, and technique or organ-based specialists. Get more information on the types of specialists and what they do.
Medical Reference
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Getting a Second Opinion for Breast Cancer
Considering a second opinion about your breast cancer treatment? WebMD provides you with the tools to learn as much as you can about your care.
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Can I Take My Child to an Osteopathic Doctor (DO) for Pediatric Health Care?
When you look for a pediatrician for your child, you might see some that are “DOs” -- doctors of osteopathic medicine. Get to know what they do and how they are alike and different from pediatricians who are MDs.
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Who Will Be Involved in My Treatment?
You've just been diagnosed, and now your health care team is assembled. Doctors, nurses, specialists, technicians, and more may all take part in your treatment.
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What Is Osteopathic Medicine?
With its big focus on preventing health problems, the field of osteopathic medicine is on the rise.
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Tips for a Successful Doctor Visit
Though some things like wait times and exam gowns may be out of your control, there are a few things you can do to help your time at the doc go as smoothly as possible.
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What Do Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine Do?
What does a doctor of osteopathic medicine do? Find out what a DO focuses on when she takes care of you.
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Fibs Your Doctor Is Fed Up Hearing
One in four patients lies to their doctor. But they’re not exactly getting away with it. What fibs are doctors tired of hearing? And why is it best to fess up?
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Cancer: Should You See a Specialist?
No matter what type of cancer you have -- or whether you need surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or all three -- should you see a doctor who specializes in your particular type of cancer? Or will a generalist do?