Definitions

Definitions of Doctors/Practitioners/Mental Health Providers

• Acupuncturist - Practitioner who specializes in the 2,500 year old chinese medical treatment by inserting needles under the skin to stimulate specific points that allows energy to flow.
  
  
• Anesthesiologist - Medical doctor who specializes in treating pain through medications, nerve blocks,.......
  
  
• Neurologist - Medical doctor who specializes in problems of the nervous system and does not use surgical treatments.
  
  
• Neurosurgeon - Medical doctor who specializes in problems of the nervous system and performs surgery.
  
  
• Occupational Therapist - Practitioner who specializes in helping person maintain lifestyle, independence, and how to use devices.
  
  
• Orthopedist - Medical doctor who specializes in problems of skeletal system and performs surgery.
  
  
• Osteopath - Doctor of osteopathy(D.O. degree) trained practitioner in manipulative treatment.
  
  
• Physiatrist - Medical doctor who specializes in musculoskeletal systemmuscles and bones)and does not perform surgery.
  
  
• Physical Therapist - Practitioner trained in rehabilitation that teaches person exercises and movements.
  
  
• Psychiatrist - Medical doctor who specializes in dealing with emotional and behavioral problems and can precribe medications and psychotherapy.
  
  
• Psychologist - Practitioner who specializes in evaluation and treatment of emotional and behavioral problems.
  
  
• Rheumatologist - Medical doctor who specializes in arthritic problems (inflamation of a joint with swelling and pain).
  
  
• Social Worker - Practitioner who specializes in treatment of emotional, behavioral and social problems.