Can You Match the Medical Issue With the Doctor Who Treats It?

By: Becky
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Can You Match the Medical Issue With the Doctor Who Treats It?
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About This Quiz

How well do you know medical specialties? Think you can identify them all? Take this quiz to find out just how much you really know about what doctors do.

"Mother, mother, I feel sick. Send for the doctor, quick, quick, quick!" Remember this book? It was written by Remy Charlip and published in 1966. Great read.

Although in the book the little boy's mother called the family doctor, what we would call an Internist or a Family Medicine doctor, she might have been better off calling a surgeon. After all, the little boy was munching on a lot of stuff that he really shouldn't have been. Either way, knowing what doctors do is key to understanding what type of doctor to call when you're sick.

One of the best ways to understand what medical specialties stand for is to understand the origins of the name of each specialty - their names have Greek roots. For instance, the word dermatology stems from the Greek word "derma," which means "skin." Similarly, the word cardiology stems from the Greek word "kardia," which means "heart." Once you get the root words down, you'll be able to identify each of the specialties.

Let's see if you can identify all 35 medical specialties.

Stroke
Psychiatrist
Dermatologist
Neurologist
Psychologist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

If you've had a stroke, you'll probably need to see a neurologist. Neurologists are trained to deal with disorders of the nervous system.

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Heart attack
Dermatologist
Psychiatrist
Gynecologist
Cardiologist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A cardiologist will treat you if you have had a heart attack. Cardiologists are specially trained to deal with heart disease and disorders.

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Bipolar disorder
Cardiologist
Gynecologist
Dermatologist
Psychiatrist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A psychiatrist would treat bipolar disorder. Psychiatrists are specially trained to treat mental health diseases and disorders.

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Cancer
Cardiologist
Obstetrician
Psychiatrist
Oncologist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

An oncologist treats cancer. However, certain "smaller" cancers may be treated by the specialist of the system the cancer affects.

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Acne
Psychiatrist
Cardiologist
Dermatologist
Oncologist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A dermatologist would treat acne. Dermatologists are trained to treat issues of the skin, hair and nails.

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Kidney stones
Urologist
Oncologist
Dermatologist
Obstetrician
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A urologist would treat kidney stones. Urologists are specially trained to treat disorders of the male and female urinary tract.

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Inflammatory bowel disease
Psychiatrist
Dermatologist
Cardiologist
Gastroenterologist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A gastroenterologist would treat IBD. Gastroenterologists are specially trained to treat diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.

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Sleep apnea
Psychiatrist
Dermatologist
Otorhinolaryngologist
Cardiologist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Sleep apnea would be treated by an otorhinolaryngologist. Otorhinolaryngologists are specially trained to deal with issues of the ears, nose, and throat (ENT).

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Gunshot
Dermatologist
Gynecologist
Obstetrician
Emergency physician
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

An emergency physician is best equipped to deal with a gunshot wound. Emergency physicians are trained in all areas of emergency medicine.

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Cataracts
Ophthalmologist
Dermatologist
Cardiologist
Psychiatrist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

An ophthalmologist would treat cataracts. Ophthalmologists are specially trained in diseases and disorders of the eye.

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Cystic fibrosis
Dermatologist
Psychiatrist
Pulmonologist
Obstetrician
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A pulmonologist would treat cystic fibrosis. Pulmonologists are specially trained to treat diseases of the respiratory tract.

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Thyroid disorder
Endocrinologist
Psychiatrist
Obstetrician
Dermatologist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

You would see an endocrinologist for a thyroid disorder. Endocrinologists are specially trained to deal with diseases and disorders of the endocrine system (glands).

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Hemophilia
Dermatologist
Gynecologist
Hematologist
Psychiatrist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A hematologist would treat hemophilia. Hematologists are specially trained to deal with diseases and disorders of the blood.

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Lupus
Immunologist
Dermatologist
Cardiologist
Psychiatrist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

An Immunologist would treat lupus. An immunologist is specially trained to treat diseases of the immune system.

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Arthritis
Psychiatrist
Dermatologist
Obstetrician
Rheumatologist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Rheumatologists treat arthritis. Rheumatologists are specially trained to treat diseases and disorders of the joints and soft tissues.

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Kidney stones
Dermatologist
Psychologist
Nephrologist
Cardiologist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Nephrologists treat kidney stones. A nephrologist may also be called a renal physician. They treat issues with kidneys.

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Alzheimer's
Dermatologist
Immunologist
Nephrologist
Geriatrician
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A geriatrician would treat Alzheimer's. Geriatricians are specially trained to treat disorders of the elderly.

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Broken nose
Plastic surgeon
Cardiologist
Nephrologist
Obstetrician
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A plastic surgeon might treat a broken nose. Plastic surgeons are specially trained surgeons who treat cosmetic issues.

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Bunions
Podiatrist
Gynecologist
Obstetrician
Psychiatrist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A podiatrist would treat bunions. Podiatrists are specially trained to treat disorders of the feet and ankles.

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Measles
Pediatrician
Cardiologist
Nephrologist
Oncologist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A Pediatrician would treat measles. Pediatricians treat children and childhood diseases and disorders.

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Epilepsy
Neurologist
Dermatologist
Psychiatrist
Obstetrician
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A neurologist would treat epilepsy. Neurologist are specially trained to treat disorders of the nervous system.

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High blood pressure
Dermatologist
Psychiatrist
Psychologist
Cardiologist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

High blood pressure might be treated by a cardiologist. A primary care physician might refer a patient to a cardiologist if standard medications don't work.

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Schizophrenia
Psychiatrist
Cardiologist
Nephrologist
Dermatologist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Schizophrenia would be treated by a psychiatrist. Psychiatrists are specially trained to treat mental health diseases and disorders.

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Eczema
Psychiatrist
Cardiologist
Dermatologist
Nephrologist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A dermatologist would treat eczema. A dermatologist treats conditions of the skin, hair and nails.

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Urinary tract infection
Urologist
Psychiatrist
Cardiologist
Dermatologist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A urologist might treat a urinary tract infection. Urologists are specially trained to treat problems with the urinary tract system.

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Crohn's disease
Dermatologist
Gynecologist
Proctologist
Obstetrician
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A proctologist might treat Crohn's disease. Proctologists are specially trained to treat problems with the colon.

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Ear infection
Dermatologist
Cardiologist
Psychiatrist
Otolaryngologist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

An otolaryngologist might treat frequent ear infections. Otolaryngologists are also called ENT doctors or ENTs.

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Pinkeye
Ophthalmologist
Cardiologist
Psychiatrist
Obstetrician
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

An ophthalmologist might treat pinkeye. Ophthalmologists are specially trained to treat diseases of the eye.

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Tuberculosis
Dermatologist
Cardiologist
Psychologist
Pulmonologist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A pulmonologist would treat tuberculosis. Pulmonologists are specially trained to treat disorders and diseases of the respiratory tract.

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Dermatologist
Cardiologist
Psychiatrist
Nephrologist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A psychiatrist would treat PTSD. Psychiatrists are specially trained mental health providers.

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Diabetes
Dermatologist
Cardiologist
Psychologist
Endocrinologist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

An endocrinologist would treat diabetes. Endocrinologists are specially trained to treat disorders and diseases of the glandular system.

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Pregnancy
Obstetrician
Cardiologist
Dermatologist
Psychiatrist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

An obstetrician deals with pregnancy. Obstetricians are often gynecologists.

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Anemia
Hematologist
Dermatologist
Psychiatrist
Cardiologist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A hematologist would treat anemia. Hematologists treat diseases of the blood.

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Gout
Rheumatologist
Dermatologist
Gynecologist
Neurologist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Rheumatologists treat gout. Rheumatologists receive special training in the treatment of joints and soft tissue.

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Premenstrual Syndrome
Gynecologist
Neurologist
Cardiologist
Dermatologist
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

See your gynecologist if you have PMS. Gynecologists are trained to deal with issues surrounding the menstrual cycle.

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