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Introduction
Understanding the types of specialist doctors in English is essential for everyday conversations about health. Whether you are visiting a clinic, watching medical shows, or studying English for work, knowing the names of medical specialists will help you communicate more clearly.
Below, you’ll find practical ESL exercises and quizzes that help learners remember and use the most common vocabulary related to specialist doctors.
Types of Specialist Doctors Exercises
Exercise 1 — Match the Doctor to the Illness
Match each illness or problem with the correct specialist. Who should each patient see?
| Doctors | Examples |
|---|---|
| A. Cardiologist | 1. A child has high fever and needs a check-up. |
| B. Dermatologist | 2. A woman has breast cancer and needs treatment. |
| C. Ophthalmologist | 3. An elderly man has serious knee pain. |
| D. Neurologist | 4. A person sees flashing lights and has blurry vision. |
| E. Oncologist | 5. A patient has anxiety and depression. |
| F. Pediatrician | 6. Someone has chest pain and an irregular heartbeat. |
| G. Psychiatrist | 7. A person has a strange rash on the skin. |
| H. Orthopedic surgeon | 8. A woman suffers from severe migraines. |
B-7
C-4
D-8
E-2
F-1
G-5
H-3
Exercise 2 — Complete the Sentences
Choose the correct specialist from the list:
(dentist – cardiologist – dermatologist – neurologist – surgeon – ENT specialist – endocrinologist – urologist – endocrine surgeon)
- If you have diabetes, you should see an ________.
- A man with kidney stones needs to visit a ________.
- A patient with acne often goes to a ________.
- Someone with constant ear infections visits an ________.
- A person with tooth pain must go to the ________.
- A person who needs an operation is referred to a ________.
- People with thyroid problems who need surgery usually visit an ________.
- A person with seizures will be examined by a ________.
2. urologist
3. dermatologist
4. ENT specialist
5. dentist
6. surgeon
7. endocrine surgeon/endocrinologist (also acceptable)
8. neurologist
Exercise 3 — Who am I? (Guess the Specialist)
Read each description and write the name of the doctor.
- I treat people with diseases of the heart. ________
- I help women during pregnancy and childbirth. ________
- I treat bone fractures and joint problems. ________
- I diagnose and treat mental health issues. ________
- I care for children from birth to age 18. ________
- I perform operations in the hospital. ________
- I treat lung problems like asthma and pneumonia. ________
- I diagnose and treat diseases of the stomach and intestines. ________
2. Obstetrician
3. Orthopedic doctor / Orthopedic surgeon
4. Psychiatrist
5. Pediatrician
6. Surgeon
7. Pulmonologist
8. Gastroenterologist
Exercise 4 — Choose the Correct Option
Select the best answer.
- A person with breast cancer will see a(n):
a) Dermatologist b) Oncologist c) Allergist - For eye surgery, you need a(n):
a) Cardiologist b) Ophthalmologist c) Dentist - Someone with allergies visits a(n):
a) Allergist b) Urologist c) Pediatrician - A person with a broken arm must see a(n):
a) Orthopedic surgeon b) Neurologist c) Psychiatrist - A woman with a hormone imbalance may visit an:
a) ENT specialist b) Cardiologist c) Endocrinologist - For skin infections, you need a(n):
a) Dermatologist b) Dentist c) Surgeon - A patient with bladder problems visits a(n):
a) Pediatrician b) Oncologist c) Urologist - A child who needs a routine check-up visits a(n):
a) Pediatrician b) Neurologist c) Cardiologist
2-b (Ophthalmologist)
3-a (Allergistà
4-a (Orthopedic surgeon)
5-c (Endocrinologist)
6-a (Dermatologist)
7-c (Urologist)
8-a
Exercise 5 — Write Your Own Sentences
Complete the tasks below:
- Write a sentence using the word cardiologist.
- Write a sentence using dermatologist.
- Write a sentence using pediatrician.
- Write a sentence using psychiatrist.
- Write a sentence using surgeon.
Teachers may ask learners to share their answers in class or as homework.
Conclusion
Practising the types of specialist doctors’ vocabulary helps you speak clearly about health problems, describe symptoms, and understand which doctor you need to see. Use these exercises to improve your medical English and build confidence in real-life situations.
