Medical Specialists and Doctors and The Difference Between | Medicos y Especialistas y La Diferencia entre Ambos

Ophthalmologist Vs. Optometrist

Oftalmólogo vs. Optómetra

Ophthalmologists: Medical doctors specialized in eye care, including surgical treatments.

Optometrists: Vision care specialists focusing on sight correction and diagnosis of visual changes.

Periodontist Vs. Endodontist

Periodoncista vs. Endodoncista

Periodontists: Focus on gum disease and perform procedures like dental implants.

Endodontists: Treat diseases affecting the pulp and nerves within teeth.

Anesthetist Vs. Anesthesiologist

Anestesista vs. Anestesiólogo

Anesthetists: Nurses supervised by anesthesiologists, involved in administering anesthesia.

Anesthesiologists: Medical doctors specialized in anesthesia administration.

Phlebotomist Vs. Phlebologist

Flebotomista vs. Flebólogo

Phlebotomists: Trained to draw blood for lab work.

Phlebologists: Medical doctors specializing in vein diseases diagnosis and treatment.

Psychologist Vs. Psychiatrist

Psicólogo vs. Psiquiatra

Psychologists: Hold doctoral degrees in psychology and offer counseling or therapy.

Psychiatrists: Medical doctors specialized in diagnosing and treating mental illnesses, including prescription of medications.

Radiologist Vs. Radiographer

Radiólogo vs. Radiógrafo

Radiologists: Fully qualified physicians interpreting radiographic images.

Radiographers: Technicians working with diagnostic technologies.

Pharmacist Vs. Pharmacologist

Farmacéutico vs. Farmacólogo

Pharmacists: Dispense medications and offer patient consultation.

Pharmacologists: Scientists specializing in researching medication effects and development.

FULL SPECIALIST LIST

LISTA COMPLETA DE ESPECIALISTAS