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Medical Specialties MatchingDirections: Match the description in column B with the physician specialty in column A. Column AColumn B_____1. AnesthesiologistA. Treats diseases and disorders of the mind._____2. CardiologistB. Treats female reproductive diseases._____3. DermatologistC. Treats disorders of bones and muscles._____4. Thoracic SurgeonD. Uses x-rays/radiation to diagnose and treat diseases._____5. GastroenterologistE. Performs surgery on heart and lungs._____6. GerontologistF.Treats disorders of brain and nerves._____7. GynecologistG. Delivers babies; treats pregnancy._____8. NeurologistH. Studies changes in cells, tissue, organs._____9. ObstetricianI. Treats heart and blood vessel diseases._____10. OncologistJ. Treats diseases of kidneys and urinary system._____11. OphthalmologistK. Treats diseases of ear, nose, and throat. _____12. OrthopedistL. Treats children._____13. OtolaryngologistM. Treats elderly adults._____14. PathologistN. Treats cancer patients._____15. PediatricianO. Treats stomach and intestinal disorders._____16. UrologistP. Treats skin disorders._____17. PsychiatristQ. Creates loss of feeling for surgery._____18. RadiologistR. Treats disorders of the eye.Medical Specialties fill in the BlankDirections: Using the word bank below, complete the following sentences.WORD BANK:AnesthesiologistNeurologistPathologistCardiologistObstetricianPsychiatristDermatologistOncologistRadiologistGastroenterologistOphthalmologistThoracic SurgeonGerontologistOrthopedistUrologistGynecologistOtolaryngologistA physician who analyzes cells, tissues, and organs to diagnose disease is called a ______________________________.Doctors who specialize in the treatment of patients 21 years of age and younger are called _________________________________.A/an ______________________________would treat bone disorders such as fractures.A doctor who treats eye diseases and can perform eye surgery is a/an __________________________________.A physician that would be seen for acne or skin cancer is called a/an _____________________________________.____________________________ can read and interpret x-rays and can also prescribe radiation to treat diseases such as cancer.__________________________ are internists who specialize in the medical problems of the elderly.A/an ____________________________________ cares for women during pregnancy and delivers babies.A/an ___________________________________ specializes in treating patients with cancer.The physician who administers medication to cause a loss of sensation or feeling during surgery is a/an ________________________________________________.historical persons & discoveries matchingDirections: Match the description in column B with the Historical Person in column A. Column AHippocratesAnton van LeuwenhoekEdward JennerBen FranklinSir Alexander FlemingRene LaennecElizabeth BlackwellFlorence NightingaleLouis PasteurJoseph ListerClara BartonRobert KochWilhelm RoentgenSigmund FreudJonas Salk & Albert SabinCrick & WatsonChristian BarnardBen CarsonColumn BDeveloped a vaccination for smallpox in 1796, a discovery that led to preventative medicine in public health.Invented the first stethoscope.Described the structure of DNA.Formed American Red CrossHis studies were the basis for psychology and psychiatry.His Germ theory proved microorganisms caused disease. Discovered rabies vaccine and that heat could destroy germs- “pasteurization”Founder of “Modern Nursing””Father of Medicine” & “Hippocratic Oath”Discovered x-rays that let doctors see inside the body.Separated Siamese twins.First successful heart transplant.First female physician.Invented the microscope.Discovered tuberculosis.Discovered vaccine for the prevention of polio.Discovered penicillin, which provided a cure for life threatening infections. One of the most important discoveries of the 20th century.Invented bifocal and found that colds could be passed from person to person.Developed antiseptic, a method to prevent infection. ................
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