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Doctor Specialties could include:
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Ophthalmologist
- Internist
- Optician
- Family Practice Phy...
- Geriatrics Speciali...
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After a doctor completes medical school and is licensed to practice medicine, the physician may pursue a rigorous 3 year training program in Internal Medicine.
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Opticianry is the profession where opticians verify and dispense lenses, frames and other optical devices, such as contact lenses . In some instances, opticians also grind the lenses for the frames.
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The American Board of Medical Specialties recognizes Family Medicine as a distinct discipline requiring an additional three years of training for doctors who wish to become Board Certified in this field. Family Medicine doctors are usually primary care providers (PCPs) [formerly general practitioners, or GPs] for the entire family.
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Geriatrics literally means the care of old persons. Practically, geriatrics combines two elements: gerontology and chronic disease. Gerontology refers to the study of aging. It addresses all aspects of how aging affects individuals—physically, soc...
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