Huntington Park Institute of Applied Medicine                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Daily Enrichment for                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       2013-2014                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           “Health Related Careers and Descriptions’                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            http;//library.thinkquest.org/15569/Carla.html                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Allopathic Physician (MD)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Part 1                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Duties and Responsibilities

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

specialties includes

·         Anesthesiologist – Administers anesthesia                                                                          

·         Cardiologist- treats heart disease

·         Dermatologist- treats skin conditions

·         Gastroenterologist- treats digestive problems

·         Gerontologist- provides care for elderly

·         Gynecologist- treats female reproductive system problems

·         Neurologist-  Treats brain and nervous

·         Obstetrician- provides pregnancy care and delivers babies 

·            Oncologist- treats cancer               

·            Orthopedist- treats skeletal problems

·            Pathologist- interprets disease in tissues

·            Pediatrician-  provides care for children

·            Pulmonologist- treats repertory problems

·            Surgeon-  performs operations  

·         urologist-  treats urinary problems `                                                                                                                                                                                 average salary; $100,000-$275,000                                                                   CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!