| A | B |
| emergency physician | cares for acutely ill |
| neurosurgeon | performs brain surgery |
| physiatrist | rehabilitation specialist |
| radiologist | interprets x-rays |
| plastic surgeon | performs reconstructive surgical repairs |
| rheumatologist | treats arthritis |
| thoracic surgeon | operates on heart and lungs |
| podiatrist | treats foot disorders |
| oral surgeon | performs dental surgery |
| psychiatrist | treats disease of the mind |
| neurology | nonsurgical care of brain and spinal cord |
| nuclear medicine | uses radioactive substances |
| internist | treats internal organs in adults |
| family practice | general practice |
| psychologist | provides emotional counsel |