Medical professionals	What they do
Cardiologist	A medical doctor that specialises in the heart (how it works and looks) and the blood vessels (that the blood is flowing properly).
Dermatologist	A medical doctor that specialises in diseases and disorders of the skin.
Ear, Nose and Throat	A medical doctor that specialises in the ears, nose and throat and their inner connectivity.
Endocrinologist	A medical doctor that specialises in treatment of diseases or disorders of the endocrine system (hormonal system responsible for managing the function of the body).
Fetal medical specialist	A gynaecologist or obstetrician that specialises in pregnancies that are at high risk.
Gastroenterologist	A medical doctor that specialises in managing and treating the gastrointestinal system (including the mouth, throat, stomach, colon, rectum, anus.
General Practitioner	A medical doctor that provides treatment and management for all health conditions, health education and preventative care.
Genetic Counsellor	Please go to our page Genetic Counselling to find out more.
Genetic Nurse	A registered nurse who specialises in genetics. Assess the risk of genetic conditions, care of patients affected with genetic conditions, genetic education and provide nursing care.
Gynaecologist	A medical doctor that specialises in conditions relating to the female reproductive system (vagina, cervix, uterus, ovaries).
Haematologist	A medical doctor that specialises in blood and the components of the blood (red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets) and blood forming organs (bone marrow).
Medical Geneticist	A medical doctor that has specialised in genetics and is able to clinically diagnose any condition resulting from a genetic abnormality.
Medical Scientist	A biomedical scientist that specialises in biology including the science of genetics. Involved in genetic research and genetic testing.
Nephrology	A medical practitioner that specialises in diseases and disorders of the kidneys (organs in our body that play a role in managing various substances the cleaning.
Neurologist	A medical doctor that specialises in the diagnosis and management of diseases of the nervous system (brain and nerves).
Nutritionist/Dietician	A healthcare professional that provides you with information on the effect taht food has on your health and assist through providing a nutritious eating plan.
Obstetrician	A medical specialist focusing on labour and childbirth.
Occupational Therapist	A medical professional who health by getting people to perform meaningful and purposeful activities.
Oncologist	A medical specialist who specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Ophthalmologist	A medical specialist that specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the eye.
Optometrist	A healthcare professional that provides primary eye care through prescribing corrective eyeware, such as glasses and contact lenses, and low vision rehabilitation.
Orthopaedic surgeon	A medical specialist that specialises in the treatment of disease and injury, to the ligaments, tendons, joints, bones, nerves and muscles.
Paediatrician	A medical specialist who provides medical care to babies, children and adolescents.
Pathologist	A medical specialist taht specialises in studying fluid, blood and tissue to assist with a diagnosis.
Physiotherapists	A healthcare professional who treats injury or lack of function with exercises and other treatments.
Psychiatrist	A medical specialist that focuses on the management and treatment of mental illnesses.
Psychologist	A healthcare professional who studies the mind and behaviour and treats through offering support and therapy.
Social Worker	A healthcare professionals who work with people and helps them manage their daily lives, improving the quality of life and wellbeing of an individual.
Speech and Hearing Therapist	A healthcare professional who assesses and treats people with communication disorders, including hearing, speaking.
Urologist	A medical specialist that specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of the genitourinary tract (kidneys, urinary bladder and genital structures).