List of specialist doctors types
Types of Doctors: 25 Medical Doctor Specialties in High DemandBy Indeed Editorial Team October 4, 2021 Show
TwitterLinkedInFacebookEmailCopy to Clipboard There are hundreds of different types of doctors in various medical specialties, covering almost every major system in the body. If you are considering a position as a doctor, you have a surfeit of career options. Here, we present 25 of the most in-demand types of doctor roles including their respective job descriptions and average salaries. Different types of doctorsMedical school is a long process. Doctors go to medical school for four years, complete a one-year internship and then, a three- to seven-year residency, depending on the specialty they choose. Many of us know the names of certain specialists but may not know what they do. Read on to learn about different types of doctors and what they do. 1. AudiologistNational average salary: $83,050 Primary duties: An audiologist specializes in ear-related issues. In particular, they help children suffering from hearing loss, helping them to learn to communicate. Generally, audiologists work in audiology clinics, hospitals, physicians' offices and sometimes in schools. 2. EpidemiologistNational average salary: $86,393 Primary duties: Epidemiologists look for potential diseases that could appear, causing a lot of problems. They search for vaccinations for current terminal diseases such as HIV/AIDS and cancer. 3. PodiatristNational average salary: $114,074 Primary duties: A podiatrist cares for issues afflicting the feet or ankles. They are often called foot doctors, treating afflictions such as calluses, nail disorders, athlete's foot or other foot infections or injuries. 4. Otolaryngologist/ENT specialistNational average salary: $146,808 Primary duties: An otolaryngologist commonly known as an "ENT specialist" concentrates on issues related to the ear, nose and throat. They also care for diseases related to the neck and heat, doing reconstructive and plastic surgery on the neck and head. 5. General practitionerNational average salary: $167,275 Primary duties: A general practitioner or family physician cares for the whole family from children to the elderly, giving basic care. They do routine check-ups and screening tests, attending to ongoing medical conditions. Usually, they are the first to recognize major health problems, referring patients to a specialist. 6. PediatricianNational average salary: $179,777 Primary duties: A pediatrician cares for children from birth to adolescence, treating them for a variety of health issues from a common cold to more severe conditions. Their consolation rooms are usually bright and cheerful, appealing to children. 7. RheumatologistNational average salary: $182,798 Primary duties: A rheumatologist diagnoses and treats allergies and autoimmune diseases. They also treat joint and tissue disorders afflicting the immune system. 8. DentistNational average salary: $194,523 Primary duties: Dentists are doctors of the mouth. They examine teeth and gum health, checking for different issues such as bleeding gums and cavities. 9. OncologistNational average salary: $196,965 Primary duties: Oncologists care for cancer patients. They focus on the treatment and prevention of cancer, administering chemotherapy and working along with radiation oncologists and surgeons to help patients suffering from cancer. Oncologists spend time with cancer survivors with follow-up sessions. 10. Obstetrics and gynecology physicianNational average salary: $197,262 Primary duties: Obstetrics and gynecology physicians specialize in medical care related to pregnancy and childbirth. They help to prevent diseases of women, especially those related to the reproductive system. 11. SurgeonNational average salary: $216,124 Primary duties: Surgeons are known for performing a wide variety of surgeries at the operating table. Surgery is broken up into different specialties such as neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery, oral surgery, ENT surgery, cardiovascular surgery and general surgery. 12. Geriatric physicianNational average salary: $203,314 Primary duties: Geriatric physicians care for the elderly. They treat patients in doctors' offices, their homes, hospitals and assisted living centers. 13. UrologistNational average salary: $221,558 Primary duties: Urologists care for issues related to the urinary tract. They treat urinary tract infections as well as issues related to the kidneys, bladder, male reproductive organs and adrenal glands. 14. PsychiatristNational average salary: $224,357 Primary duties: Psychiatrists are medical doctors, they diagnose and treat disorders of the mind. They treat these disorders through a combination of psychotherapeutic treatment and medication. 15. DermatologistNational average salary: $224,266 Primary duties: Dermatologists care for skin issues such as acne, skin allergies, moles, scars and sun damage. An important aspect of their job is checking patients for skin cancer risk factors. 16. OrthopedistNational average salary: $229,690 Primary duties: An orthopedist specializes in correcting disorders, deformities or injuries to the skeleton. They correct functional or congenital bone abnormalities with bracing, surgery or casting. 17. EndocrinologistNational average salary: $235,097 Primary duties: An endocrinologist treats the endocrine systemthe glands producing and secreting hormones that regulate and control almost all of the body's functions. They often treat patients suffering from diabetes or thyroid disease. 18. NeurologistNational average salary: $239,509 Primary duties: A neurologist specializes in care for the nervous system. This includes the brain, nerves and spinal cord. They care for patients who have Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, brain and spinal tumors, epilepsy or have just suffered a stroke and need care and monitoring. 19. Plastic surgeonNational average salary: $242,561 Primary duties: Plastic surgeons surgically restore, reconstruct or alter the human body. A plastic surgeon usually performs reconstructive surgery if a patient has body parts damaged by an accident, illness or malformation. 20. NephrologistNational average salary: $248,793 Primary duties: Nephrologists treat kidney disease and mineral and fluid imbalances linked to kidney disease. They also treat high blood pressure. 21. RadiologistNational average salary: $251,292 Primary duties: Radiologists use x-rays and other imaging technologies to diagnose and detect physiological ailments. Using these methods of technology, they are able to scan a patient's body for cancer cells or look for breaks in fractures in accident victims. 22. GastroenterologistNational average salary: $264,860 Primary duties: A gastroenterologist specializes in digestive organs, including the gallbladder, stomach, bowels, liver and pancreas. Patients with persistent heartburn, stomach pain or diarrhea are usually sent to a gastroenterologist. 23. NeonatologistNational average salary: $278,226 Primary duties: Newborn premature infants or critically-ill infants are the focus of neonatology, a subspecialty of pediatrics. Neonatologists generally work in neonatal intensive care units. 24. AnesthesiologistNational average salary: $319,218 Primary duties: An anesthesiologist administers drugs to numb pain or sedate patients during surgery. They monitor patients during surgery, keeping watch on their vital signs. They also often manage hospital emergencies such as sudden breathing problems and cardiac arrest. 25. CardiologistNational average salary: $334,291 Primary duties: Cardiologists focus on the treatment of the heart, its blood vessels and heart-related issues and diseases. This specialty requires extensive training. They assess a patient's family and medical history to determine potential risk factors, taking action to prevent cardiovascular diseases. Discover Indeeds top resources for health care talent including career advice, sample resumes, job search quick links and more. |