Post by Sarcoidawareness on Feb 23, 2007 14:42:44 GMT -5
Medical Specialists Who Treat Sarcoidosis (in alphabetical order)
Since sarcoidosis is a multi-system disorder that can affect many different organs, patients often seek treatment from a doctor who specializes in treating the particular organ or system that is affected. Therefore, a variety of medical specialists treat patients with sarcoidosis.
Cardiologist—is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disorders. Patients may see a cardiologist for cardiac (heart) sarcoidosis. Cardiologists can also treat heart attacks, hypertension and congestive heart failure. After medical school, cardiologists complete three years of hospital-based training (or residency) in internal medicine and additional fellowship training in cardiology. A board certified cardiologist is someone who received board certification in internal medicine and then completed additional training and passed the American Board of Internal Medicine cardiology test. A doctor using the acronym 'FACC' is a Fellow of The American College of Cardiology, a professional association for heart specialists.
Dermatologist—is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders. Patients may see a dermatologist for cutaneous (skin) sarcoidosis. Dermatologists can also treat skin cancer, eczema, psoriasis and cutaneous (skin) lupus. A board certified dermatologist has completed four years of additional training and passed the American Board of Dermatology test. The American Academy of Dermatology is the largest professional organization for dermatologists, a directory of practicing dermatologists in the United States and Canada can be found on-line at the AAD Web site, for more information visit the Links section of this site under 'Finding a Doctor'. A doctor using the acronym 'FAAD' is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Neurologist—is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system (including the brain, nerves and spinal cord). Patients may see a neurologist for neuro (brain, nervous system) sarcoidosis. Neurologists can also treat headaches, strokes, Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis. After medical school, neurologists complete an internship and three years of specialized training in neurology. The American Academy of Neurology is an international professional association of neurologists, a directory of practicing neurologists in the United States and in other countries can be found on-line at the AAN Web site, for more information visit the Links section of this site under 'Finding a Doctor'.
Ophthalmologist—is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vision and eye disorders. Patients may see an ophthalmologist if their sarcoidosis affects their eyes. After medical school, ophthalmologists complete three years of hospital-based training (or residency) in ophthalmology. A board certified ophthalmologist has completed additional training and passed the American Board of Ophthalmology test. The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the largest national membership association of ophthalmologists, a directory of practicing ophthalmologists in the United States and in other countries can be found on-line at the AAO Web site, for more information visit the Links section of this site under 'Finding a Doctor'.
Pulmonologist—is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of lung disorders and breathing problems. This is the doctor often seen by sarcoidosis patients because sarcoidosis affects the lungs in over 90% of patients. Pulmonologists can also treat asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis and tuberculosis. After medical school, pulmonologists complete three years of hospital-based training (or residency) in internal medicine and additional training in pulmonology. A board certified pulmonologist is someone who received board certification in internal medicine and then completed additional training and passed the American Board of Internal Medicine test in pulmonary disease.
Rheumatologist—is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the joints, muscles and bones. Rheumatologists can also treat arthritis, certain autoimmune diseases and disorders of the skeleton including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, osteoporosis and fibromyalgia. After medical school, rheumatologists complete three years of hospital-based training (or residency) in internal medicine and additional training in rheumatology. A board certified rheumatologist is someone who received board certification in internal medicine and then completed additional training and passed the American Board of Internal Medicine test in rheumatology. The American College of Rheumatology is the professional organization of rheumatologists, a directory of practicing rheumatologists in the United States and in other countries can be found on-line at the ACR Web site, for more information visit the Links section of this site under 'Finding a Doctor'. A doctor using the acronym 'FACR' is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology.
Since sarcoidosis is a multi-system disorder that can affect many different organs, patients often seek treatment from a doctor who specializes in treating the particular organ or system that is affected. Therefore, a variety of medical specialists treat patients with sarcoidosis.
Cardiologist—is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of heart disorders. Patients may see a cardiologist for cardiac (heart) sarcoidosis. Cardiologists can also treat heart attacks, hypertension and congestive heart failure. After medical school, cardiologists complete three years of hospital-based training (or residency) in internal medicine and additional fellowship training in cardiology. A board certified cardiologist is someone who received board certification in internal medicine and then completed additional training and passed the American Board of Internal Medicine cardiology test. A doctor using the acronym 'FACC' is a Fellow of The American College of Cardiology, a professional association for heart specialists.
Dermatologist—is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin disorders. Patients may see a dermatologist for cutaneous (skin) sarcoidosis. Dermatologists can also treat skin cancer, eczema, psoriasis and cutaneous (skin) lupus. A board certified dermatologist has completed four years of additional training and passed the American Board of Dermatology test. The American Academy of Dermatology is the largest professional organization for dermatologists, a directory of practicing dermatologists in the United States and Canada can be found on-line at the AAD Web site, for more information visit the Links section of this site under 'Finding a Doctor'. A doctor using the acronym 'FAAD' is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Neurologist—is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the nervous system (including the brain, nerves and spinal cord). Patients may see a neurologist for neuro (brain, nervous system) sarcoidosis. Neurologists can also treat headaches, strokes, Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis. After medical school, neurologists complete an internship and three years of specialized training in neurology. The American Academy of Neurology is an international professional association of neurologists, a directory of practicing neurologists in the United States and in other countries can be found on-line at the AAN Web site, for more information visit the Links section of this site under 'Finding a Doctor'.
Ophthalmologist—is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vision and eye disorders. Patients may see an ophthalmologist if their sarcoidosis affects their eyes. After medical school, ophthalmologists complete three years of hospital-based training (or residency) in ophthalmology. A board certified ophthalmologist has completed additional training and passed the American Board of Ophthalmology test. The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the largest national membership association of ophthalmologists, a directory of practicing ophthalmologists in the United States and in other countries can be found on-line at the AAO Web site, for more information visit the Links section of this site under 'Finding a Doctor'.
Pulmonologist—is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of lung disorders and breathing problems. This is the doctor often seen by sarcoidosis patients because sarcoidosis affects the lungs in over 90% of patients. Pulmonologists can also treat asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis and tuberculosis. After medical school, pulmonologists complete three years of hospital-based training (or residency) in internal medicine and additional training in pulmonology. A board certified pulmonologist is someone who received board certification in internal medicine and then completed additional training and passed the American Board of Internal Medicine test in pulmonary disease.
Rheumatologist—is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the joints, muscles and bones. Rheumatologists can also treat arthritis, certain autoimmune diseases and disorders of the skeleton including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, osteoporosis and fibromyalgia. After medical school, rheumatologists complete three years of hospital-based training (or residency) in internal medicine and additional training in rheumatology. A board certified rheumatologist is someone who received board certification in internal medicine and then completed additional training and passed the American Board of Internal Medicine test in rheumatology. The American College of Rheumatology is the professional organization of rheumatologists, a directory of practicing rheumatologists in the United States and in other countries can be found on-line at the ACR Web site, for more information visit the Links section of this site under 'Finding a Doctor'. A doctor using the acronym 'FACR' is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology.
