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Doctor & Hospital Visits

Health Care Providers: Allergists/Immunologists

An allergist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats asthma, allergies, or immune system conditions.

Health Care Providers: Anesthesiologists

An anesthesiologist is a doctor who oversees the medicine given to patients to prevent pain during medical procedures.

Health Care Providers: Audiologists

An audiologist is a health care professional who studies and treats hearing and balance problems.

Health Care Providers: Behavioral Health Specialists

Behavioral health is medical care that helps manage emotions and behaviors. The main health care providers who work in behavioral health are psychologists and psychiatrists.

Health Care Providers: Cardiologists

A cardiologist is a doctor who a doctor who studies, diagnoses, and treats medical problems that affect the heart and blood vessels.

Health Care Providers: Cardiothoracic Surgeons

A cardiac (or cardiothoracic) surgeon is a doctor who does surgery to treat problems that affect the heart and chest.

Health Care Providers: Child Life Specialists

Child Life refers to care that helps kids and their families overcome challenging events and cope with stress during medical experiences, especially kids who are hospitalized.

Health Care Providers: Dentists

A dentist is a doctor who studies, diagnoses, and treats mouth and teeth conditions, and also helps people maintain good oral care.

Health Care Providers: Dermatologists

A dermatologist is a doctor who helps people take care of their skin, hair, and nails, and diagnoses and treats problems when they do happen.

Health Care Providers: Endocrinologists

An endocrinologist is a doctor who studies and treats diseases and conditions that affect growth, development, puberty, and energy levels.