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.
obstetrician: a specilist 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 the 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 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.
EXERCISE
Match the health problem in the left column to the doctor in the column. (Note: there are more problems than types of doctor.)
____ 1. a woman thinks she is pregnant a. dentist
____ 2. a baby cries for three days b. dermatologist
____ 3. a child has red spots on his legs c. pediatrician
____ 4. a girl breaks her arm d. eye doctor
____ 5. a man needs glasses e. obstetrician
____ 6. a boy has earaches f. E.N.T doctor
____ 7. a woman has bad cold g. G.P.
____ 8. a girl's skin itches h. orthopedist
____ 9. a woman has a toothache i. orthodontist
____ 10. a girl needs braces for her teeth