Allopathic Physician (M.D.)

Part 1

Duties and Responsibilities

Allopathic physicians, M.D.s. are medical doctors who treat disease and injury using counteractive methods. For example, they will prescribe antibiotic to kill bacteria they have caused an infection. Allopathic physicians often work in public private hospitals or clinics and many have private practice. Their work hours can be long and irregular. Although many allopathic physicians become internist, generalist, or family practitioner, most specialize in other medical fields

Specialties include

·       Anesthesiologist – administers anesthesia

·       Cardiologist – treats heart disease

·       Dermatologist – treats skin condition

·       Gastroenterologist – treats digestive problem

·       Gerontologist – provides care for elderly

·       Gynecologist – treats female reproductive system problem

·       Neurologist – treats brain and nervous system problem

·       Obstetrician – provide pregnancy care and delivers babies

·       Oncologist – treats cancer

·       Orthopedist – treats skeletal problem

·       Pathologist – interprets disease in tissue

·       Pediatrician – provides care for children

·       Pulmonologist – treats respiratory problems

·       Surgeon – performs operation

·       Urologist – treats urinary problems

Average Salary: $100,000 - $275,000

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