Physician

Primary care physician:

A primary care physician is the first doctor you usually meet when you receive medical care. Before being referred to a specialist, a primary care physician will diagnose patients based on their symptoms and clinical history. Some responsibilities include health maintenance, disease prevention and diagnosis and treatment of illness and disease.

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Pediatrician:

A pediatrician is a doctor who cares for the well-being of children. Children require special care, and it is a pediatrician's job to care for the physical and mental health concerns of children. Pediatricians may act as a child's primary care physician or may specialize in other fields specific to children. Preventative care in the form of health counseling and vaccines is a primary concern for pediatricians, but they can also diagnose and acute and chronic illnesses and diseases.

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Surgeon:

General surgery is a specialty that commonly requires a longer residency program. Surgeons diagnose and treat patients who have a disease or acute illness with surgery. During their residency, surgeons will perform minimally-invasive procedures while learning more invasive surgeries as they progress. After a surgeon completes their residency, they can subspecialize in a specific surgery, such as organ transplantation or vascular surgery.