| Specialist title | Description of role |
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| Allergist | An allergist diagnoses and treats allergic reactions. |
| Audiologist | An audiologist assesses and treats people with hearing disorders. An audiologist is not a medical practitioner. |
| Cardiologist | A cardiologist specialises in problems associated with the heart. |
| Chiropractor | A chiropractor treats disorders caused by misalignment of the spinal vertebrae using manipulative treatment. A chiropractor is not a medical practitioner. |
| Dentist | A dentist specialises in treating teeth. |
| Dermatologist | A dermatologist diagnoses and treats skin disorders. |
| Endocrinologist | An endocrinologist specialises in problems with the internal secretion glands. |
| Gastroenterologist | A gastroenterologist specialises in problems relating to the stomach and intestines. |
| Gerontologist | A gerontologist specialises in problems associated with ageing. |
| Gynaecologist | A gynaecologist specialises in problems associated with the female reproductive system. |
| Haematologist | A haematologist specialises in problems related to the blood. |
| Immunologist | An immunologist specialises in problems related to the immune system, the body's defense mechanism. |
| Infertility specialist | An inferfility specialist specialises in problems relating to conceiving and maintaining pregnancy. |
| Internist | An internist specialises in problems relating to the internal organs. |
| Neonatologist | A neonatologist specialises in diseases and disorders of new born babies. |
| Nephrologist | A nephrologist specialises in problems relating to the kidneys. |
| Neurologist | A neurologist specialises in problems relating to the central nervous system. |
| Nuclear physician | A nuclear physician specialises in the practice of diagnostic radiology and administering diagnostic nuclear medicine procedures. |
| Obstetrician | An obstetrician provides medical care to women during pregnancy, childbirth and immediately thereafter. |
| Oncologist | An oncologist is a cancer specialist. |
| Ophthalmologist | An ophthalmologist diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the eye. |
| Optician | An optician fills prescriptions for corrective lenses (eg for eye glasses). An optician is not a medical practitioner. |
| Optometrist | An optometrist examines and tests eyes and treats visual defects by prescribing corrective lenses or eyeglasses. Optometrists are not permitted to prescribe drugs. An optometrist is not a medical practitioner. |
| Orthopaedist | An orthopaedist specialises in problems involving the bones, joints and muscles. Orthopaedists are also called an orthopedic surgeon. |
| Otorhinolaryngologist | An otorhinolaryngologist treats problems of the ears, nose and throat. Otorhinolaryngologista are also known an ENT specialists. |
| Paediatrician | A paediatrician specialises in children's diseases. |
| Pathologist | A pathologist performs laboratory analysis of tissue samples to assist with diagnosis of a disease. They also perform autopsies to establish the cause of death. |
| Pharmacist | A pharmacist is a specialist who is licensed in formulating and dispensing drugs (medication). A pharmacist is not a medical practitioner. |
| Physiotherapist | A physiotherapist uses techniques such as massage, manipulation, exercise and heat application for treatment and rehabilitation. A physiotherapist is not a medical practitioner. |
| Plastic surgeon | A plastic surgeon restores and reconstructs parts of the body by surgery. |
| Podiatrist | A podiatrist specialises in problems relating to the foot. A podiatrist is not a medical practitioner. |
| Psychiatrist | A psychiatrist specialises in diagnosing and treating problems relating to the mind, including mental illness. |
| Psychologist | A psychologist treats people with emotional problems. A psychologist is not a medical practitioner. |
| Radiographer | A radiographer aids physicians in administering diagnostic x-ray procedures. A radiographer is not a medical practitioner. |
| Radiologist | A radiologist aids physicians who specialises in the use of radiation to diagnose and treat disease. |
| Surgeon | A surgeon performs operations to treat disease, injury and deformities. |
| Urologist | A urologist treats problems related to the urinary tract. |