Introduction
Welcome to the course!
Visiting the Doctor
First Doctor's Visit
Appointments and Forms
Describing Symptoms - Part 1
Describing Symptoms - Part 2
Questions and Diagnoses
Quiz: Visiting the Doctor
Essential Medical Terms
Treatments: Kinds and Terms
Medical Terminology
Specialists Within Fields
Dentists and Orthodontists
Vision Care
Quiz: Essential Medical Terms
Common situations
You Need a Surgery!
Common Procedures
At Home Scenarios
Follow up Procedures and Recommendations
Quiz: Common situations
Communicate Naturally
Medical Idiomatic Expressions
Medical Phrasal Verbs
Quiz: Communicate Naturally
Closing
Going to the Doctor's
Doctor's Office is Closed
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What are the key roles of medical specialists?
With each visit to the doctor, you may encounter a plethora of specialized terms that associate medical experts with different fields of health care. Knowing these titles can facilitate a clearer understanding of your doctor visits and the treatment you receive. Let's explore some of the most common specialists and their areas of focus.
What does a surgeon and an anesthesiologist do?
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Surgeon: They are responsible for performing operations on the body, either to treat disease or internal injuries that require surgical intervention. They are experts in opening the body to specifically intervene in the identified ailments.
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Anesthesiologist: This specialist administers anesthesia, a substance that induces a state of unconsciousness so that you do not feel pain during an operation. Their skill is crucial to ensure that a patient is comfortable and pain-free while the surgeon performs the procedure.
Why see a cardiologist or an otolaryngologist?
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Cardiologist: A specialist of the heart, responsible for examining and treating any condition related to this vital organ. From heart rhythm problems to coronary heart disease, the cardiologist is the expert in maintaining heart health.
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Otolaryngologist (ENT): Although the term may sound complicated, it refers to a physician who treats the ears, nose and throat. These parts of the body are so interrelated that often a problem in one could affect the others.
What is the difference between an orthopedist and an ophthalmologist?
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Orthopedist: Focuses on treating broken or sprained bones, as well as providing diagnosis and guiding the healing process. They are essential in recovering from bone injuries and ensuring that you return to normal mobility.
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Ophthalmologist: The eye specialist. If you've ever wondered why your eyes don't see clearly, the ophthalmologist is the doctor who offers diagnosis and treatment to improve your visual health. A class dedicated to vision explores this field in more detail.
Who helps you recover after treatments?
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Orthodontist: Although most commonly associated with straightening teeth and putting on braces, their work contributes to the overall wellness of the masticatory apparatus.
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Physical therapist: This professional is essential for those who have undergone surgery or need to strengthen muscles and joints. Through specialized exercises and therapy, they help you regain strength and mobility to get back to normal after surgery.
Challenge: Do you know other specialists?
The medical fields are vast, and there are specialists for nearly every body part or function. We urge you to consider and share about two types of physicians not mentioned in detail here. From an internist who focuses on internal organs to other experts targeting particular functions, discovery can be a valuable educational step.
Post your knowledge about other physicians and their functions in the comments, enriching your personal dictionary of medical terms while sharing your learning with others!
Also, complete the worksheet on physicians and their specialties to further strengthen your understanding of the medical world. We look forward to seeing you in the next class to continue this exciting educational journey! Keep learning with enthusiasm!
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An endocrinologist treats disorders and conditions that affect the endocrine system.
A neurologist treats conditions of the nerves, spine and brain.
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Pediatrician: A pediatrician is a specialist who focuses on the health care of children.
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Geriatrician: A geriatrician is a doctor in charge of caring for the health of the elderly.
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Oncologist: An oncologist is a doctor who is in charge of caring for and treating the health of people with cancer.
Extra Vocabulary
- Cardiologist: Cardiólogo
- Dermatologist: Dermatólogo
- Gastroenterologist: Gastroenterólogo
- Neurologist: Neurólogo
- Ophthalmologist/Optometrist: Oftalmólogo/Optometrista
- Orthopedic surgeon: Cirujano ortopédico
- Pediatrician: Pediatra
- Psychiatrist: Psiquiatra
- Radiologist: Radiólogo
- Surgeon: Cirujano
- Obstetrician/Gynecologist: Obstetra/Ginecólogo
- Urologist: Urólogo
- Endocrinologist: Endocrinólogo
- Oncologist: Oncólogo
- Pulmonologist: Neumólogo
- ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) specialist: Otorrinolaringólogo
- Allergist/Immunologist: Alergólogo/Inmunólogo
- Nephrologist: Nefrólogo
- Hematologist: Hematólogo
- Rheumatologist: Reumatólogo
- Infectious disease specialist: Especialista en enfermedades infecciosas
- Gynecologic oncologist: Oncólogo ginecológico
- Plastic surgeon: Cirujano plástico
- Otolaryngologist: Otorrinolaringólogo
- Neurosurgeon: Neurocirujano
Surgeon
A surgeon is the one who cuts the body open for a treatment.
Anesthesiologist
An anesthesiologist is the one who gives anesthesia before an operation.
Cardiologist
A cardiologist is the one who test your hearth condition.
ENT
An ENT is the one who checks your ear, nose and throat.
Orthopedist
An orthopedist is the one who treats broken / sprained bones.
Ophthalmologist
An ophthalmologist is the one who checks your vision.
Orthodontist
An orthodontist is the one who puts braces in your teeth.
Physical Therapist
A physical therapist is the one who helps you recover after surgery or strengthen.
Dermatologist
A medical practitioner qualified to diagnose and treat skin disorders.
Psychiatrist
A medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
Gynecologist
A doctor who specializes in female reproductive health.
Pediatrician
A medical practitioner specializing in children and their diseases.
Immunologist
A doctor who treats health issues brought on by immune system problems.
**Dermatologist**: a medical practitioner qualified to diagnose and treat skin disorders.
**Psychiatrist**: a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
**Gynecologist**: a doctor who specializes in female reproductive health
**Pediatrician**: a medical practitioner specializing in children and their diseases.
**Immunologist**: a doctor who**** treats health issues brought on by immune system problems.
An obstetricians is a doctor specialized in pregnancy and childbirth, they provide care before, during and after pregnancy
* A Neurologist is the one who specializes in you bran, spinal cord and nerves.
* An urologist is specialized in the urinary track and reproductive system conditions.
A ginecologist is who check female reproductive system and also check if the pregnancy proces is fine.
A dermatologist is who care of our skin health
A pediatrician is who check the kids when they are sick
Dermatologist, a specialist in treating skin, hair, and nail conditions.
pediatrician, a medical doctor who specializes in the care of infants, children, and adolescents.
Specialists within fields.
* Surgeon.
A surgeon is the one who cuts the body open for a treatment.
* Anesthesiologist.
An anesthesiologist is the one who give anesthesia before an operation.
* A cardiologist is the one who tests you heart condition.
* ENT
An ENT is the one who checks your ear, nose and throat.
* Orthopedist.
An orthopedist is the one who treats broken / sprained bones.
* Ophthalmologist.
An ophthalmologist is the one who checks your vision.
* Orthodontist.
An orthodontist is the one who puts braces on your teeth.
* Physical therapist.
A physical therapist is the one who helps you recover after surgery or strengthen.
A neurologist is a specialist in the brain and nervous system.
An Urologist is the specialist in the urinary system and male reproductive system.
1. An orthopedist is the one who checks your vision
2. An orthopedist is the one who treats broken/sprained brones
3. A physical therapist is the one who helps you recover after surgery or strengthen.
vascular surgeon is for your arms and legs
A ginecologist is who check female reproductive system and also check if the pregnancy proces is fine.
A dermatologist is who care of our skin health
A pediatrician is who check the kids when they are sick
1. *A **psychiatrist** is in charge of treating mental and emotional disorders.*
2. A ***dermatologis*****t** is a doctor who specializes in skin disorders.
**Specialists Within Fields.**
Practice.
\- An \_ophthalmologist\_ is the one who checks your vision.
\- An \_orthopedist\_ is the one who treats broken/sprained bones.
\- A \_physical therapist\_ is the one who helps you recover after surgery or strengthen.
Post 2 another type of doctor and his/her specific job.
**Endocrinologist**. Is the one who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the endocrine system and hormones.
**Pulmonologist**. Is the one who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the respiratory system. Performs procedures such as pulmonary function tests and bronchoscopies.
**Nephrologist**. Is the one who specializes in diagnosing and treating kidney diseases and disorders.
**Specialists Within Fields .**
1\. **Neurologist**: A doctor who specializes in treating conditions related to the nervous system. Example: "The neurologist ordered an MRI to investigate the cause of my migraines."
2\. **Gynecologist**: A doctor who specializes in women's reproductive health. Example: "I have an appointment with my gynecologist for my annual exam."
3\. **Endocrinologist**: A doctor who specializes in treating hormone-related disorders. Example: "The endocrinologist prescribed medication to regulate my thyroid levels."
4\. **Psychiatrist**: A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders. Example: "The psychiatrist prescribed medication and therapy for my depression."
**audiologist**:is the one who helps you when you have an infection or a problem with your ear
**veterinarian**:is the doctor for animals
* a heart surgeon is the one who helps you with your heart.
* a dentist is the one who checks your teeth.
* An ophthalmologist is the one who checks your vision.
* An orthopedist is the one who treats broken/sprained bones.
* A physical therapist is the one who helps you recover after surgery or strengthen.
1. A Nutritionist is the one who helps you planning your healthy eating habits or your diet.
2. An Oncologist is the person who helps you in the diagnoses of different forms of cancer.
Pediatrician: a medical profesional who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and tratment of childhood illnesses and injuries.
Psychiatrits are medical doctors who SEE and treat people with mental health problema.
* **Pulmonologist** is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases that affect the respiratory system
* **Gastroenterologist** is the one who specialized in diagnosing and treating diseases that affect the digestive system
* **\*Proctologist\***: Surgeon who diagnose and treat disorders of the rectum, anus and entire gastrointestinal tract.
* **\*gynecologist\*:** is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the female reproductive system.
* **\*psychologist\*:** is an specialist who studies the human mind and human emotions and behavior and how different situations have an effect on people.
An Ophthalmologist is the one who checks your vision.
An orthopedist is the one who treats broken/ sprained bones.
A physical therapist is the one who helps you recover after surgery or strengthen.
An Anesthesiologist is the one who apples anesthesia before a surgical procedure.
“Specialists within fields”
- An Ophthalmologist is the one who checks your vision.
orthodontist ** Ophthalmologist *orthopedist. - An Orthopedist is the one who treats broken/sprained bones.
*orthodontist *ophthalmollogist *Orthopedist. - A Physical Therapist is the one who helps you recover after surgery or strengthen.
Physical Therapist *cardiologist *orthopedist.
A gynecologist is a doctor that specializes in the diagnosis and treating diseases female reproductive system.
A psychiatrist is a doctor that specializes in the mental illnesses.
Endocrinologist: is the one who treat the endocrine system, it means all related to the hormones.
Gynecologist: is the one who treat the women’s reproductive organs and its deseases.
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An Otolaryngology is the one who studies the diseases of the ear and throat.
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A Bacteriologist studies the growth, development, and other properties of bacteria.
When I was a child I wanted to be an ophtalmologist
Useful Vocabulary
Braces: Frenos / Brackets
Kidneys: Riñones
Liver. Hígado
-an allergist is the one who checks you if you have any allergy
–a gynecologist is who helps you when you are pregnant
otorhinolaryngologists = ENT, this is better than old name that was a tongue twister
kidneys: riñones
specialties: especialidades
recovery- recuperación
follow up- hacer seguimiento
to regain- para recuperar
joints- articulaciones
ANOTHER TYPE OF DOCTORS:
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A DERMATOLOGIST focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail disorders, as well as related conditions.
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A NEUROLOGIST specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
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An ENDOCRINOLOGIST focuses on diagnosing and managing disorders of the endocrine system, including hormone imbalances and conditions related to glands such as the thyroid, pancreas, and adrenal glands.
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A NEPHROLOGIST specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and conditions related to the kidneys, including kidney failure, kidney stones, and kidney-related hypertension.
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A PULMONOLOGIST specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases and conditions, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and lung infections.
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A HEMATOLOGIST/ONCOLOGIST specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders (hematology) and cancers (oncology), including leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumors.
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A RHEUMATOLOGIST focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders affecting the joints, muscles, and bones, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and autoimmune conditions.
Pediatrician is the person who helps when children are sick.
Dermatologist is the person who helps us take care of our skin due to allergies or infections.
Dietician: A dietician works educating patients specially in healthy eating habits. A dietician checks patients’s progress and check progress of theirs to redo plans if it were neccessary.
Practice:
- A podiatrist is the one who diagnoses and monitors diseases related to the feet and legs.
- A nephrologist is a doctor who specializes in the kidneys.
- An ophthalmologist is the one who checks your vision.
- An orthopedist is the one who treats broken/sprained bones.
- A physical therapist is the one who helps you recover after surgery or strengthen.
- An orthodontist is the one who helps you to take care of your teeth.
- An orthopedist is the one who can help you to treat problems in your foot.
- A radiologist is the one who diagnoses illnesses in patients using X-rays
nutritionist: The doctor advised him to see a nutritionist about his diet.
neurologist: a doctor who studies and treats diseases of the nerves
- An endocrinologist is who checks your hormones.
- A traumatologist is a guy who is going to help you with both, scoliosis and broken bones.
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Neurologic is the specialist of the brain and the health of its
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Psychologic is the specialist with who you can talk about your life and get a better mental
ENT = Ears, Nose and Throat
- An obstetrician (OB doctor I heard in a TV show) is the specialist to take care of women and babies during the phase of pregnancy. They also could be gynecologists the specialists that take care of the female reproductive system.
- A Urologist is a specialist who work with your urinary organs both men and women.
- Psychologist a specialist that helps you to process your emotion, thoughts and behavior.
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