H-P

• Hematologist


  Physician specializing in the diseases of the blood
• Histologic Technician


  Person trained to prepare tissue samples for examination by a physician or pathologist.
• Histologist


  Physician or other person specializing in the study of tissues
• Homeopath


  Person specializes in alleviating symptoms by administering small quantities of substances that would cause the symptoms if given in larger doses.
• Immunologist


  Physician specializing in diseases related to the functioning of the immune system
• Infectious Disease Specialist


  Physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases
• Internist


  Physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of diseases in adults; often provides primary care
• Licensed Practical Nurse


  Nurse who is trained to provide basic care for patients under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse
• Medical Assistant 


  Person who performs routine administrative and clinical tasks under the direction of a physician.
• Medical Laboratory Technician


  Person trained to perform routine laboratory tests under the supervision of a technologist, therapist, or physician.
• Medical Technologist


  Person trained in the theory and practice of complex as well as routine clinical laboratory procedures
• Midwife


  Person trained to provide information and care throughout pregnancy, supervise labor and delivery, and provide postpartum care
• Naturopath


  Person who uses natural substances (vitamins, light, heat, etc.) to treat illness
• Neonatologist


  Physician specializing in the care of infants from birth to 4 weeks of age
• Nephrologist


  Physician specializing in diseases of the kidneys
• Neurologist


  Physician specializing in neurologic diseases that are treated by non-surgical techniques
• Neurosurgeon.


  Physician specializing in neurologic diseases that are treated surgically
• Nuclear Medicine Physician


  Physician specializing in the use of radioactive materials to diagnose and treat disease.
• Nuclear Medicine Technologist


  Person trained to perform nuclear medicine procedures under the supervision of a physician
• Nurse Practitioner


  Registered nurse trained to provide health serves under the supervision of a physician
• Nursing Assistant


  Person who performs routine patient care tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse
• Nutritionist – Dietitian


  Person professionally trained to work on the procedures of the use of food for therapeutic purposes in the management of persons suffering from a disease
• Obstetrician


  Physician specializing in pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and medical care during the immediate postpartum period
• Occupational Therapist


  Person who specializes in the rehabilitation of people disabled by illness or injury, usually with the goal of helping them regain sufficient muscular control perform routine tasks
• Oncologist


  Physician specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of tumors
• Ophthalmologist


  Physician specializing in diseases of the eye.
• Optician


  Person trained to grind lenses to fill prescriptions for corrective eyeglasses
• Optometrist


  Doctor of optometry; person trained and licensed to test visual acuity and toprescribe corrective lenses, but not to prescribe
• Oral Surgeon


  Physician specializing in surgical procedures of the mouth
• Orthodontist


  Dentist with advanced training in the straightening of teeth and the correction of certain jaw disorders
• Orthopedic Surgeon


  Physician specializing in surgical treatment of diseases of the bones and joints
• Osteopath


  Doctor of osteopathy; physician specializing in the treatment of disorders by ensuring proper formation and alignment of the muscles and bones as well as by traditional methods
• Otolaryngologist


  Physician specializing in diseases of the head and neck, especially the ears and respiratory system
• Otorhinolaryngologist


  Physician specializing in diseases of the head and neck, especially the ears, nose, and throat; also called an ear, nose, and throat specialist (ENT)
• Paramedic


  Person trained to provide emergency care to patients being transported to a hospital; usually has more training than an emergency medical technician
• Pathologist


  Physician specializing in the diagnosis of disease by means of clinical and laboratory studies of tissues and cells
• Pediatrician


  Physician specializing in the treatment of children
• Periodontist


  Dentist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the structures that support the teeth, such as the gums.
• Pharmacist


  Person professionally trained to prepare and dispense drugs
• Physiatrist


  Person specializing in the rehabilitation of individuals debilitated by illness or injury.