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Radiation Oncologist
A certification by the Board of Radiology; it deals with the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers and the study and management of disease, especially malignant tumors. Specialty: Radiology: Radiation Oncology, Radiation Oncology
Radiological Physicist
A certification by the Board of Radiology; it includes therapeutic radiological physics, diagnostic radiological physics, and medical nuclear physics; including radiation safety. Specialty: Radiology: Radiological Physics, Radiological Physics
Rehabilitation Doctor or Rehab Doctor
See Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Doctor
Reproductive Endocrinologist
A subspecialty certification by the Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology; practitioners are capable of managing complex problems relating to the hormonal issues of reproduction and infertility. Specialty: Reproductive Endocrinology Common Name: Fertility Doctor
Rheumatologist
A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners treat diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. The rheumatologist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, etc. The rheumatologist may work closely with other specialists such as orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists. Specialty: Rheumatology, Rheumatology
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